Meet the Rap Contestants on In The Mix Talent Search
July 5, 2012By Tiffani Knowles





JONATHAN "HOLLI" HAYWOOD **2012 Official Rap Finalist**

Bio: Although music has always been part of Holli's life, his journey in the industry started at the age of 12 years old when he attended Dr. Creflo Dollar's Church, World Changers Church International, and was inspired by Christian hip-hop artist, Canton Jones. Shortly after, Haywood was introduced to a recording studio and later signed to M&G music Group. Currently, Haywood has been operating as an independent artist.

City Info: Lumberton,North Carolina

Style of Music: Rap









RICHARD "KING RICHARD" MARCH
**2012 Official Rap Finalist**


Bio: This seasoned rap veteran gone gospel has reinvented himself. Once again proving there's nothing too hard for God! Blessed with the Divine Empowerment, King Richard delivers righteous word play over well crafted beats creating hard hitting Holy hip-hop hymns.

City Info: Pittsgrove, NJ

Genre: Rap











BRYAN "YOUNG SAINT" CARTER **2012 Official Rap Finalist**


Bio: Young Saint is married with a one-year-old son. He serves in the U.S. Army as a career but still loves music. He is inspired by the youth of today in his music. One of his greatest hopes is go on tour overseas.

City Info: Hope Mills, North Carolina

Genre: Rap










2012 Rap Semi-Finalists




HANNA FRED


Bio: Hanna loves life and rapping. She believes everything happens for a reason and that love never fails. While she is from many states, she has lived in NYC for 5 years and hopes all her dreams come true!

City Info: New York City

Genre: Rap















IKEM "Z-LOUS" NWABUEZE


Bio: The CEO of Most HiGH Entertainment, Z-Lous is a gifted and anointed up and coming hip hop gospel artist commissioned to take the gospel of Christ to the world. His first single "I rep Christ" rocked many gospel stages, radio stations both local and international and clubs in 2011. His debut EP titled Going Higher is coming soon.

City Info: Springfield Gardens, New York

Genre: Rap






ROCKY "NAILS" GAMMONE

Bio: Rocky is a Christian rapper/drummer/pianist/songwriter whose goal is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through his music based on personal life experiences. He hopes all would be encouraged through his music while learning the truth about Jesus Christ, and that through our trials and tribulations, we can live a life to passionately pursue God's glory.

City Info: Brooklyn, New York

Genre: Rap


















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