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Young Fe Hi ( @YungFeHi ) takes home $1000 at the 3rd Annual Midwest Best How He Do it

 

The 3rd Midwest Best Winner Young Fe

They say the 3rd time is a charm, and this show down was no exception, with rap artist
Young Fe Hi who also goes by “The Messenger” left Studio with the $1000 being the 1st act to win both Midwest Best cash prizes.

For those who don’t know the 1st $500 prize is awarded to the artist with the most fans in attendance and besides Winters Midwest Best Winner Young Swurvie, Manna Bud of 4 Real Ent, and a couple of other artist no other artist brought 10 plus fans out, partly because of stormy conditions happening across the water in St.Louis,Mo . After the official count Young FE brought over near 20 people in stormy conditions across that bridge to the East Side.

The second $500 prize was decided by a group of 3, 1 being a Dj from Peoria, 1 being a video blogger from St.Louis, and the latter being a hip hop artist from Kansas City. When asked individually who they believe won, each echoed out Young Fe Hi hands down. When Alexander the Great the decider from Kansas City was asked why he chose Young Fe over other performers he brought up his demanding stage presence, his delivery, confidence, and his seasoned demeanor. Another judge stated that the winner rocked the crowd with catchy songs and overall in all the categories that matter he executed.

Once we get links to the songs that won him $1000 “Light it up”and “Dont Go” we will be sure to post them.

Congratulations to Young Fe you are $1000.00 richer and are considered one of the best in the Midwest.

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American Gangster Tour Kick Off in St.Louis

 
20140515_002557The largest independent music tours of the year kicked off May 14th, at the Mad Magician in St.Louis, Mo. The American Gangster Tour starring once Multimillionaire drug dealer turned motivation speaker & music entrepreneur Rick Ross, (who some believe Rick Ross the rapper stole his identity, as well as Southern Hip Hop Pioneer & former Rap A Lot artist Big Mike, & a host of great talent are traveling over 40 + cities in less than 6 weeks.

The Mad Magician had fans of all ages and race for the arrival of the American Gangster including a host of media outlets and cameras.

Local act Emg received well deserved remarks after the 17 year olds high energy performance & dance “The Heart attack.”

Other notable acts included St.Louis area artist Kenny Knox. West Coast artist Mz.Toi (You can do it w/ Ice Cube, Mack 10).

American Gangster headliner Big Mike closed the show the show with throwback favorites “Having Thangs,” & “Playa Playa” & more.

Overall the A G Tour kick off was a successful gathering which brought different eras of Hip Hop together in 1 venue, as well as some of St.Louis elite such as Mr.Well Known
Aka Dj Styles , Penelope Jones, & more.

American Gangster Tour 1 city down 30+ to go.

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Is “Future” From St.Louis or Nawww!!!!

This photo tells a story about a rapper that was once in St.Louis , and had a single in heavy rotation in the 314 with Lil Boosie and St.Louis area artist Vic Damone “Check My Swag” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUMngZi2KSU which is one of the oldest songs I was able to find featuring the rapper on youtube .

Things that I have head about Rapper Future being from St.Louis include , him growing up here, going to Jennings Senior High, having a house in Burlington Downs, being managed by well known St.Louis artist manager Guccio, and him stealing his rap name Future from a St.Louis based Rap group called “Da Camp.”

After hours of search engine entries the only thing that popped up was concert information, making me believe that either, he has no ties to St.Louis, or that he doesn’t believe his time here was at all important to his career.

After finding nothing on Google, Bing, yahoo, etc I took my search to facebook, getting some of the same contestant answers, and some answers that made more sense then others being tossed around in the past.

Future was not born, nor raised in St.Louis, and he didn’t attend any school during his time in St.Louis. According to many links, interviews, articles, Future received his name by Iconic Southern Hip Hop’s Dungeon Family, while also going by the name of Meathead , which may discredit another rumor that he stole his rap name from “Future Ali” of St.Louis Rap Group “Da Camp.” They believe he adopted the name some time during their stay in Atlanta as openers on Nelly’s Seat / Suit Tour.

While in St.Louis he had a situation with Guccio , and recorded at a few studios in St.Louis including Notifi Studio’s. Me personally I don’t know the specifics of the situation Future had with Guccio ( Management, investor, mentor, etc). He recorded tracks with acts associated with Guccio including Vic Damome & Laudie on the Track, and took very few surfaced pictures.

The photo seen here is from 2006, the same year the Rapper had an arrested for reasons unknown, and was locked for for time unknown.

Hope this helps some one, if / as more info come in expect updates, feel free to click on photo and comment on facebook.