Ever since its inception, hip hop in some peoples eyes has permeated society deeper than any other culture to date. Its influence on pop culture is unrivaled by any other musical style, including rock music. From rebellious anthems of government disdain spouted by Public Enemy, to the âœgangsta revolutionâ of NWA, to the seamless mix of pop, R and B, and rap that has catapulted Nellyâs career into the stratosphere, everyone has found a place in hip hop. From the projects to the suburbs, hip hop has found room for everyone to express him or herself in the culture. No other place has found this more true than in the South. In recent years the Southern United States has had very few contenders in the realm of popular music. With its unorthodox mix of party music, lyrical supremeness, and humorous anecdotes, the South has taken charge along with the hypnotic chants of Lilâ John that keep clubs âœcrunkâ all over the world. The leadership of Outkast and the Dungeon Family has put Atlanta and Georgia on the map. Pioneered by Scarface and ushered on by screwed music, Texas has been put on the map. The Louisiana sounds of No Limit and Cash Money make us feel good about âœstunninâ,â and make sure we stick up for our crew like they are family. Mississippi (David Banner); Tennessee (MJG and 8ball; Three 6 Mafia, and Young Buck); Kentucky (Nappy Roots); Virginia (Timbaland and the Clipse), Florida (Trick Daddy and Trina); and North Carolina (Petty Pablo, Little Brother); Just about every area in the South has a representative to carry on its shoulder the responsibility of being the picture of hip hop for their states. There are very few frontiers to conquer. One of those frontiers is Arkansas, and that will not be true soon if Relentless has anything to say about it. Relentless hails from the capital city of Little Rock, who as of recent times has had a couple of claims to fame: Banging in Little Rock, President Clinton, and Lilâ JJ from BET (Yeah I know you seen it). Relentless the group of 4, Convince, Sincere, Big Two, and Lost Kauz are quickly becoming underground legends in the city. They already have 2 mixtapes to their credit in the span of 1 year, and have already opened up for acts such as Twista. With their popularity growing at an exponential rate, they have already struck deals to produce a third mixtape entirely with them, and produce 5 more mixtapes that include other local artist with local DJâs who are looking for this group to take Little Rock into hip hop stardom very soon. Presently, the group is working on a single, doing shows throughout the south, and trying to find ways to collaborate with other artist. Defining their name, this group is relentlessly pursuing the dream of becoming premiere artists in the South, and the World. About the group (members): Lost Kauz Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas Age: 21 Convince Hometown: Lonoke, Arkansas (via Little Rock) Age: 22 Big Two Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas Age: 22 Sincere Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas Age: 22 Southern born and bred, this group of four emcees combine braggadocio with real life situations and experiences to form a realism that in artists is few and far between in hip hop. Each emcee brings a different style and energy to the table, making it even easier to catch the attention of the listener. That attention is maintained with an entertaining flow that is distinctive from the average Southern rapper. Combine that flow with lyrics that not only thugs, not only ladies, not only socially conscious hip hop fans, but also people in general can relate to, and you have something that appeals to the masses. You have something special. You have something that reminds you of the Golden Ages of rap music (80âs and early 90âs). You have the future of hip hop.