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Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top Hip-Hop Artists/Groups Around Lansing

Mar 24, 2024

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1 Sean Mic

2023 Winner
- 2023 Winner Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group

What his Bio Says: Sean Michael Gardner, otherwise known as Sean Mic, is a Hip-Hop artist from Lansing Michigan. Sean, who started writing rap songs to help relieve stress, has been rapping since 2009. Sean grew up listening to rap and many other types of music. His favorite artist is Nas. Besides rap, he loves and listens to all genres of music including Nat King Cole, Daft Punk, Beethoven, and Mozart.

"Best lyrically and knows how to work a crowd better than anyone else"

"Fresh, vibrant, and a great personality!"

"Skilled and one of a kind!"

"He is original and sounds good"

"He's dope!"

"Not only is Sean a talented hip Hop artist, but he is a thoughtful writer. Hi lyrics are central to the human condition, always relatable and emotionally touching."

"Crazy talented!"

"Because he has real skills!"

— Why Locals Say Sean Mic is a 2023 Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group winner!

2 MikeyyAustin

2023 Second Place
- 2023 Second Place Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group

What his Bio Says: Lansing, Michigan’s, MikeyyAustin is a hip-hop artist, musician, and bandleader with a range of musical influences. Mikeyy’s roots as a teenage church musician translate as he performs with a live band, including drums, keys, bass, and guitar. Hailing from a small city, the circle of musicians and artists is one that is tightknit

3 James Gardin

2023 Runner Up
- 2023 Runner Up Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group

What his Bio Says: James Gardin is a Spirit-led indie rapper/singer/songwriter from Michigan.

"He's awesome, writes his own songs and interacts with his fans"

"He has the most success in and outside the city and his impact as launched most of the other nominees"

"Top tier quality & positivity!!"

"He is an awesome performer."

"He is a pioneer and local hero."

— Why Locals Say James Gardin is a 2023 Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group winner!

4 The Player

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group

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"Player is one of the most talented, inspirational young artist I’ve met."

"He is very versatile, a dope lyricist and a positive influence for young people."

— Why Locals Say The Player is a 2023 Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group winner!

5 J. Plantana

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group

What her Bio Says: Queer female rapper from Michigan focusing on alternative, boom bap, funk, jazz, and experimental sub-genres of hip-hop.

"She's doing SO much for the community!"

"She’s really good and strives to write thoughtful and interesting lyrics."

"J is Passionate in every aspect of the word !"

"I worked with this artist, and she is so professional, so talented, and has a great flow, with relatable lyrics to our generation!"

— Why Locals Say J. Plantana is a 2023 Best Hip-Hop Artist/Group winner!

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