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Even though artists such as Nelly and Chingy transformed St. Louis into a hip-hop hotspot with their chart topping singles and platinum plaques, the Midwest still suffers from a bit of a identity crisis. For the most part, MCs from The Lou have delivered nothing more than predictable, bubblegum party hits. That's all about to change with the emerging of a New Comer Outta Tha LOU. Coming from the Underground music scene in ST.LOUIS is Rapper "Y-GEE" He's the next in line to make his city be recognized like his past hit makers but with more REAL heart felt content. Born Robert Hunter "Y-GEE" was born on the South Side in the notorious area of 3rd District(3100 Oregon blk). Growing up it was hard times and all you could think about was hustling in the streets to make ends meet and it lead to rapping. He sold his cd's in mom and pop stores and has been linked to OVERTYME Entertainment since the summer of 2003, Where he's sold 8 to 10,000 with no promotions or video in the streets. . "Overall I would like to serve as a positive role model for younger kids, as well as my nieces and nephews", said Y-GEE." His influences in rap are 2-pac, Big-L, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Spice 1 and Common. "Ultimately, I see the Industry as an open door to success, and a net that keeps me from falling through the cracks of poverty, states Y-GEE. His stage presence is immaculate as he commands the crowd..s attention and engages them with his every word. Earlier performances at venues throughout St. Louis and all over the MidWest on to the East Cost, still garner the respect and admiration of local and national Hip Hop critics. In '09 expect nothing less than great things from Y-GEE, as the standard that he sets for him self far exceeds what others can impose. There is no doubt that he's on his way to becoming one of the most successful and influential recording artists to ever come out of Saint Louis. It seems strange, but there hasn%u2019t been a single serious lyricist to emerge from St. Louis. Sure, there have been a handful of rappers that have repped for the city. But it%u2019s not like the St. Lunatics or J-Kwon are about to set the world on fire with their lyrical wizardry. Hoping to add some much needed depth to what he feels is a mostly superficial scene, Y-Gee is here to save the Lou.