Wale

For years, hip-hop's epicenter had long been its birthplace: New York City. The five boroughs churned out dozens of the game's most influential, street-savvy rappers. Los Angeles took its turn in the spotlight, contrasting laid-back grooves against visceral, eviscerating gangland lyrics. Most recently, it's been Atlanta's time to shine, riding reams of popped-collar party anthems and unapologetic theatrics.
Ironically, the nation's capital --rife with social and racial tension and inequality--has never boasted an apt mouthpiece. In most urban landscapes, the dominant musical sound is hip hop, but in the mid-Atlantic region, what should be a fertile breeding ground for hip-hop, go-go...

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