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South Florida rap artist Uzi brings to the table an incredibly infectious energy that you feel when you meet him and that permeates throughout his music, especially in his latest mixtape, Keep Watchin. When you meet Uzi, you can't help but get excited about his music and his career as an artist. His energy is palpable and his work ethic is incredible. At 23 years old, Uzi talks like a seasoned vet in the game and has a clear vision and plan for his future.


Growing up in a Nigerian household, there wasn't much R&B and rap music in his house but at the age of 14, Uzi discovered and fell in love with rap when he was exposed to rap's underground scene. An incredibly intelligent individual, Uzi has studied the rap game and all of it's variations of styles and flow, drawing inspiration over the years from artists like Tech N9ne, Z-Ro, K-Rino, Outkast, Cee-lo, Field Mob, UGK, Chamillionaire, Twista and Jay-Z. When he began freestyling and rapping in school-yard rap battles, his peers were his first motivators always commenting on his lyrical skills and his hallway freestyling sessions would draw small crowds. At the age of 17, Uzi really began to think about rapping as a career and not just a hobby and made a decision to pursue a career in music writing and freestyling every chance he got.

A student of the game, Uzi has studied and picked apart different rap styles to create his own unique flow. In an interview with Muzique Magazine, Uzi describes his flow as "Frankenstein, a monster made of many different parts." His "Frankenstein" flow consists of a quick, yet clear delivery with concise story lines littered with punchlines and metaphors. Uzi's lyrics are smart and thought-provoking with a crazy feel-good energy. 

In 2011, Uzi took the craft he had been honing to the studio and recorded his first mixtape, Straight Flows Volume 1: The Blitzkreig. With 12 songs of straight freestyles, no hooks just rapping, Uzi was determined to blaze onto the scene with his raw talent in the forefront. Straight Flows got some local DJs and promoters to pay attention to the rising star as he snapped on songs like "Shine and Recline, " and "I Go H.A.M." even putting out videos for both songs and for "One in A Million" and "Hustle Hard." 

Check out the video for "I Go H.A.M." below and go to  Uzi's YouTube Channel  to check out the rest.


With momentum from his building buzz, Uzi released the Keep Watchin mixtape on February 15th of this year. After displaying his lyrical prowess in Straight Flows, Uzi wanted to put together a more complete rap album with a collection of new songs on original beats with a couple freestyles thrown in. Keep Watchin is a collection of 17 songs that displays Uzi's versatility as an artist. The mixtape features everything from club bangers to street anthems to slow-tempo-ed songs. Keep Watchin will make you dance, vibe and think but most importantly it will open your eyes and ears to a true talent.


Check out Uzi's first video from Keep Watchin, "Electronic Flow":


With the mixtape release, Uzi is focusing now on promoting the album and touring. He really wants to expose as many people to his music as possible and is taking the show on the road booking venues all over Florida and the south. Uzi's strong work ethic, undeniable talent and clear plan for the promotion of Keep Watchin definitely puts him in the position to be one of South Florida's rising stars. His versatility on the mic and unmistakable "Frankenstein flow" makes him a monster ready to take over the rap game.

Listen and Download Keep Watchin below and also check out Straight Flows HERE.




Ivy League Video Interview with UZI 
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January Artist of the Month: GRIEF
Miami rap artist, Grief lives and breathes music and from the microphone tatted on his neck, there's no doubt that he's most at home in the booth behind a mic. Grief's presence behind the mic is marked by his deep and daunting voice that feels almost sinister; it's no wonder his artist name is Grief. The depth in his voice and the grim reality portrayed in his lyrics coupled with bounce-worthy tracks allows his fans to feel both the joy and the pain of Grief's life.

For the full JANUARY 2012 Artist of the Month article CLICK HERE
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Since signing with Universal Records 12 years ago Cornell Hayes better known as NELLY has conquered every aspect of stardom: Grammy Awards, #1 hit records and albums, millions of album sales, movies, two clothing lines, endorsement deals and even the superstar girlfriend. With 6 official albums under his belt, Nelly is back in the studio creating musical magic! With his most recent visit to KLUB KUTTERS in Ft. Lauderdale and his appearances at numerous BET Award Show after parties, Nelly is definitely still a favorite on the scene.

For the full November Artist of the Month article CLICK HERE.
For more information about Nelly, Go to: www.Nelly.net, www.Twitter.com/Nelly_MO, www.Facebook.com/Nelly

Also check out some of Nelly's best videos in the Ivy League Videos page.
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September Artist: RAZOR a.k.a Mr. M-I-A       Driving through the streets of Miami with Razor as he pointed to the different landmarks that defined his childhood growing up in Carol City was quite an experience. Looking at the city through the eyes of Mr. M-I-A the love and passion he feels for his city, it's people and the music he creates to represent it is more than apparent. 
For the full September Artist of the Month article CLICK HERE.
For more info on Razor please visit www.MrMIA.tv, www.Facebook.com/Razor305 or www.Twitter.com/RazorakaMrMIA

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