Pittsburgh has had one of its best years since 2012. Many of this hip-hop artist took their careers into their own hands learning more about the business and being creative in their independent works. We’ve seen more showcases previewing new acts that will most definitely be next up and we’ve seen the internet more than ever build a fan base outside of the city for many who’ve focused their base in Pittsburgh.

Below, we have a few projects of artist who put in massive amounts of work in this year also. Mars signed a deal with Misra Records as their 1st hip-hop act in their 17 year existence, Courtesy self produced the majority of his “Uptown” project and eventually got it available on iTunes, JKJ consistently ran thru showcase performances leading the way for RARE Nation, and LiveFromTheCity arose from the ranks in 1Hood showing his rapper activist side while still dealing with his own problems as maturing young black man.

Mars Jackson “I’m Just Being Nice”

