You know that shocked but satisfying feeling you get from discovering something that existed all along? Yeah...that was me this past weekend at the WV Artist Showcase here in Huntington, WV. I had no idea that there was so much musical talent coming out of WV. While I can't make up for lost time, I can make it a point to spread the word about just how impressive these local artists are.

DaKidQuence

“I AM MUSIC.”

This super turnt 23-year-old coming out of South Charleston, WV is ready to change the typical components of today’s hip-hop with not only his high-energy but also his versatility as an artist. DaKidQuence started off as “Consequence” before he learned that an artist signed by Kanye went by that name. He chopped his name down to just “Quence” until he got his swag up enough to add “DaKid.” Hits like ‘Limos’ and ‘Pass It’ prove that this artist is beyond capable of producing both dope club-bangers and music made to inspire. With his son as his biggest motivation, DaKidQuence says he’s on his way to the top.

TWITTER: DaKidQuence

INSTAGRAM: DaKidQuence

DreadHeadCed

“I LIVE IT.”

Turnt. Lit. For The People. DreadHeadCed. Coming straight out of Huntington, WV, DreadHeadCed uses his desire to make it to a better place and change his environment as motivation to create music that anybody can bump to. He aims to create positive, fun music and keep all negativity out of it.

TWITTER: DreadHead_Ced

INSTAGRAM: DreadHead_Ced

DJ SBEEZ

“I’M REALLY ANY STYLE OF DJ YOU NEED ME TO BE.”

Also coming out of Charleston, WV, we have DJ SBEEZ, who is the official DJ for DaKidQuence. This 23-year-old has a variety of styles that he taps into and says he’s ready to see music with a message return back to hip-hop.

TWITTER: DJSBEEZ

INSTAGRAM: DJSBEEZ

SHELEM

“NO MATTER HOW YOU’RE FEELING, MY CATALOG HAS AT LEAST ONE SONG TO ACCOMMODATE THAT.”

Marshall University’s very own Shelem says every one of his songs is different. Most known for his songs ‘FUAF’ and ‘ Money Please’, the 19-year-old says his understanding of the fact that every day is something different is one of his most valuable aspects as an artist.

TWITTER: ChadFranklin_

INSTAGRAM: ChadFranklin_

JOHN$ON

This smooth 21-year-old representing Charleston, WV can go from chill rap to street rap real quick.

TWITTER: JohnsonTymeless

INSTAGRAM: Johnson_Tymeless

SWIZZY

Swizzy of Fairmont, WV says that at the end of the day, he’s got his WV style.

TWITTER: SwizzyBoy

INSTAGRAM: WavyBoy_Swizzy

YA BOI MIKE T.

This Huntington, WV native says his music is a combination of North, East, West, and South coast styles.

TWITTER: YaBoiMikeT

RAY BAND$

“MY STYLE IS EVERYWHERE. I’M CITY. I’M COUNTRY. I’M EVERYTHING.”

Ray Band$ of Huntington, WV says he’s been grinding for a while and wants everybody to know that you can do anything that you put your mind to.

INSTAGRAM: Raybands2

JIMMY CASH

Coming straight out of Cross Vegas, WV, Jimmy Cash shows that he’s ‘bout it’ with hot tracks like ‘We Bout That Action’.

TWITTER: JIMMYCASH304
INSTAGRAM: RollOneUpp

AyeR

“I’M JUST TRYING TO BE OUT HERE. I LOVE DOING THIS.”

With hits likes ‘WV Stand Up’, this Dunbar, WV native has made it clear that he’s ready to put WV on the map.

TWITTER: AyeROfficialCEO

INSTAGRAM: AyeROfficialCEO

T-MILLIE

Representing Huntington, WV, T-Millie says he just goes with the flow and had a good time with music. He’s not interested in changing music as much as he’s interested in evolving with it.

TWITTER: ThomasMiller304

DRACO

Draco of the group Dajuan and Draco is young but ready to bring a unique aggression to music. The 19-year-old coming out of Charleston, WV says the duo has two different styles that just go well together.

INSTAGRAM: Draco_304 and Dajuan_Dawson