10 Southern Rappers on the Rise

Don't miss Future's new joint tonight on 106!

We Are Tony - Hip Hop references to the 1983 film Scarface is certainly nothing new, but Future had us all thinking we were Al Pacino's character with his debut smash "Tony Montana" featuring Drake... "I'm bout to cop a Porsche...Tony Montana, Tony Montana." (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Future - ATLien Future has everyone, including Beyoncé,  rapping the words to "Tony Montana," and he's showing no signs of slowing down in 2012! (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Travis Porter - Travis Porter is best known for their hits "Make It Rain" and "Bring It Back," and let's just say that all eyes are on them and waiting for their next hit!(Photo: Courtesy Jive/RCA Records)

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Travis Porter - Travis Porter is best known for their hits "Make It Rain" and "Bring It Back," and let's just say that all eyes are on them and waiting for their next hit!(Photo: Courtesy Jive/RCA Records)

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Big K.R.I.T. - Big K.R.I.T. is coming straight out of Mississippi with a different swag from most of his Southern rap peers. On top of having hot beats, K.R.I.T. also keeps a message in his music. Keep your eyes and ears open for him in 2012!(Photo: John Amis/PictureGroup)

Roscoe Dash - Most people think of Roscoe Dash as a singer with a unique voice, but truth be told, he's actually a rapper that happens to be able to sing like T-Pain.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Roscoe Dash - Most people think of Roscoe Dash as a singer with a unique voice, but truth be told, he's actually a rapper that happens to be able to sing like T-Pain.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Yo Gotti - Yo Gotti has been in the game for a minute, but this Memphis rapper has caught a second wind and is taking rap to the next level.(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Yo Gotti - Yo Gotti has been in the game for a minute, but this Memphis rapper has caught a second wind and is taking rap to the next level.(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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2 Chainz - "The Saw movies are kind of ill to me. I like thinking on some psychology stuff so Saw got all that in it."(Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)

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2 Chainz - 2 Chainz created a lot of buzz around his single "Spend It" and that resulted in a contract with Def Jam. Congrats 2 Chainz!(Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)

Kirko Keeps It Trill - Don't miss Kirko Bangz' surprise for a special someone tonight! (Photo: Warner Bros. Records)

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Kirko Bangz - Kirko Bangz is a 21-year-old rapper hailing from Houston, Texas, and with co-signs from Bun B and DJ Drama, he's definitely one rapper to watch.(Photo: Courtesy kirkobangzmayne.tumblr.com)

Marcus Manchild - Houston born and raised Marcus Manchild came up listening to Slim Thug, Paul Wall and Chamillionaire, and now his Southern rhymes combined with his NYC rap sensibilities make him a threat.(Photo: Courtesy myspace)

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Marcus Manchild - Houston born and raised Marcus Manchild came up listening to Slim Thug, Paul Wall and Chamillionaire, and now his Southern rhymes combined with his NYC rap sensibilities make him a threat.(Photo: Courtesy myspace)

Tha Joker - Joining Big K.R.I.T. as one of Mississippi's young rappers climbing their way to the top, Tha Joker has already collaborated with 2 Chainz and Future and is going to leave his mark on 2012.(Photo: Courtesy myspace/Family Ties Entertainment)

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Tha Joker - Joining Big K.R.I.T. as one of Mississippi's young rappers climbing their way to the top, Tha Joker has already collaborated with 2 Chainz and Future and is going to leave his mark on 2012.(Photo: Courtesy myspace/Family Ties Entertainment)

"Hustle Fo" featuring Lloyd - Also found on his Self Made debut, this is one example of Rocko at his rapping best. He tackles exploring why making money is his favorite thing to do, and recruits the bankable vocals of Lloyd for the hook. "Aye aye, my momma jus went in, my daddy jus got out/ These streets some'else, daddy, see what I'm talkin' 'bout?/ Nobody gave me s--t, I work so hard for e'ry nickle/ That's why I go so hard, I ain't sparing na' a n---a," Rocko spits.(Photo:Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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Rocko - Atlanta rapper Rocko scored a hit with his song "Umma Do Me" a few years back and has been grinding ever since. Stay tuned to see what Rocko has up his sleeve.(Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)