For some odd reason, the Orlando hip-hop scene has always been extremely underrated and neglected. Although Central Florida is exploding with underground talent, the brilliant artists that make up a diversified scene, continuously get overlooked. Let’s analyze specimen 1, for example:

Madd Illz has congregated in the center of the Orlando hip-hop scene for many years. Along the way, his sharp wit, timely humor, and overall relentlessness has earned him countless awards and trophies. After demolishing the demeanor and self-esteem of most of his surrounding MCs in freestyle battle competitions, Madd Illz still only received praise from a small clique that only encompassed few followers.

Before any assumptions can be made about this MC, one must check out his Myspace page (www.myspace.com/maddillz) to listen to some of his original music. Tracks like “Never Coming Back” and “Contest Song” display his multi-faceted musicianship that disables any critic to pigeonhole him into one corner. Listen to some of his music yourself, so that you can acknowledge that Madd Illz is an immense talent with a bright future.

Years have passed and Madd Illz is still known as the elite battle-rapper that he is. Since his reign as master, he has launched three albums and has been on countless tours which, only developed his cult following into what it is today. Madd Illz the “Guerrilla Republikan” will continue to grow into the Hip Hop powerhouse that has been long awaited in the underground circuit.