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9. Q-Unique
Establishing himself as a break-dancer in the famous Rock Steady Crew, Anthony Quiles has been an active member in the Hip-Hop community since 1989; he is also known as a producer and front-man for the world renowned group The Arsonists. Vengeance is Mine, his debut solo album, is an all time masterpiece, combining clever wordplay, rugged production, and profound storytelling, that instantly grabs the listener's attention.

8. Virtuoso
Virt's fiery intellectual battle raps and cutting-edge social commentary are making him a force to be reckoned with on the Boston underground Hip-Hop scene. Since his self-distributed album WWI: The Voice of Reason, the artist has been acclaimed by fans and critics for his lyrical prowess and diverse soundscape.

7. Deltron 3030
A super group of Hip-Hop artists, composed of producer Dan the Automator, rapper Del tha Funkee Homosapien and DJ Kid Koala, which first blessed audiences with its self-titled concept album released in 2000. The album's aura is wrapped in a dark and desolate feel, and predicts that in the future everyone has the desire to become an emcee due to the nature of huge marketing corporations.

6. RJD2
Many prominent rappers have been fortunate enough to have RJD2's djing and production skills behind them in recent years. Although as of 2007 he left the Hip-Hop production business, his three solo albums and various collaboration albums have made enough of an impact upon the industry to gain him respect from fans and critics alike.

5. The Impossebulls
Being part of Chuck D's SLAMjamz label has undoubtedly attracted a majority of Public Enemy fans to The Impossebulls' socially conscious lyrics and definitive Hip-Hop passion. Slave Education addresses the problems and concerns of people around the world over hardcore beats, and is a must listen for all the true hip-hop heads.