Intalek
With hip hop growing and evolving more rapidly since its upstart, lyricism and the art form of rapping seems few and far between. The Hampton Roads area of Virginia has boasted some worldly musical influences like The Neptunes, Missy Elliott, Pharrell Williams and Timbaland, as well as some home grown rising superstars like DRAM and Masego. Insert Intalek (pron. "intellect"), Virginia Beach, VA's own hip hop avant-garde. Since 2006, Intalek has dawned an impressive resume, performing on both college and national venues coast to coast, with tour support and opening sets for super star artists like Wu-Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, KRS-One, Rah Digga, Mobb Deep, Rapsody, Mos Def and more. He was even able to nab a feature verse on Bink and Mad Skillz's 2014 collaborative album Made in Virginia. Intalek continues to promote his Aspire To Inspire Music Group brand with great hip hop music and professional musicianship, hoping to gain the ears of the world.