Who's going to make it through the selection of Stg. GRAP's Wanted 2000 RnB and HipHop talent search? Who will be among the four competitors that will perform on the Final Showcase in Venue Paradiso? All questions we cannot answer. What we can do is telling you who is who. From Stg. GRAP we received a bundle of bio's. It's interesting and fun to read and study the young and brave talent. We have a bio with "Confidental" printed on it (A bio confidential? It ain't no CV) and even two hand written ones. Surprising stories and to our satisfaction, some bands with roots from Ghana. Ghana represents, big up!

We took some headlines from their bios. The photo's we received were of poor quality, we tried to make the best out of them. Check them out

MC's: Ondeugende G. and Dr. Genius
Music: HipHop.
Streets: Bijlmer.

The bio says:

"P.S.: Bijlmer Boys already exist for five years. The whole posse is made up out of ten boys with different styles."

MC: B-Boy
Music: HipHop
Streets: Bijlmer
Posse: Ruff Squad

The bio says:

"Since I'm in The Netherlands (Born in Ghana, ed.) I started living HipHop. It was the dopest shit that I could think of. I'm a story teller, that's my style. I love it when people are listening to me. I always try to give them a positive message."

MC's: Rhyme and A.K.
Music: HipHop
Streets: Bijlmer.

The bio says:

"II Men Army handle different social problems from their environment with sensitive and realistic lyrics. But they also have battle rhymes. Although they don't have much experience with performing, they are convinced that they will appeal to the mainstream audience. Of course they want to get the first prize but on the same note, also too get more experienced."

MC's: 2Real, Extreme and King -MC
Music: HipHop

The bio says:

"Inspirational motto: We are here to speak the truth and nothing but the truth to the youth before they hit the roof. Purpose of the music: First of all we want everybody to recognize our talent. Many people see HipHop as a game of violence, but if you read our lyrics you could see that it brings peace and silence. Our songs are for both old and young, cause we talk about the past and the present."

MC's: 2 Fly and Davey G
Music: HipHop

The bio says:

"The European rap group that does have what it takes…. Combining diversity, heat and passionately constructed rhymes to create Xtra Fly trackz that would make even Bob Dole wanna get down. Their songs tell the tales of 2 young, black men living in the 21st century. All the trials 'n tribulations, the temptations, the dreams, the losses, the adventures, the love and of course the parties.

A duo known to satisfy and rock any crowd. None of that 1,2 1,2 backpack bullshit. Pure entertainers with that natural mass appeal and chemistry. Ladies love Davey and Fly's beats iz crazy. When they're not performing they're either in the studio working or on the streetz/phone getting' their name out. See, they are on a mission to blow up like Don King's hairdryer!!!

Young, hungry and ready to do whatever it takes to reach the top (and stay there!). They live and breath music. Ain't no A&R's creatin' these (future) stars, ya dig. They feel their music deserves the world as an audience. With the right coaching staff this team will evolve to be the MVP's of HipHop; sooner or later.

U N S T O P P A B L E is written on their souls - therefore they are destined to make their double marks on the musc industry as we & y'all know it.

HOLLA AT EM' NOW - OR REGRET IT LATER.
We know we're pushin' it, but be real: nice guys finish last - they bringz heat"

MC's: Modja-lex, J. Suncain and Premium.
Music: HipHop
Streets: Amsterdam

The bio says:

"When we saw on internet the enrollment for 'Wanted', we got busy right away with all the means we have. We hope that we have a chance with 'Wanted' to show the audience what we have in store."

MC's: SYD and L-B-N-O
DJ: DJ Extraa
Music: HipHop
Streets: The Hague

The Bio says:

"Pure HipHop originated out of pure love for the culture. On stage you can see that The Group is a product of HipHop itself. A DAT tape never can replace a good live band but electronic music can not brought to you any more live than by this trio. With a strong diversity, powerful and total devotion they walk through their set. Without falling back on boring cliches. In the battle move minutes of DJ Extraa it becomes clear what it takes to shine as a turntablist."

Vocalist: Bastiaan, Markoes, Rezon & Martin Pattipeiluhu
Music: Gospel and RnB
Site: www.4dalord.net

The bio says:

"In March it was official and serious decided to bring Gospel and RnB into the world. Bastiaan was a member of the group DAZE and performed more than fifty times like on Racism Beat It Festival , Megafestatie '98, Paradiso, Malibu Tour, RnB TMF Tour '98. Bastiaan did not choose for fame and money in the world of TMF/MTV. He chose for the Lord."

MC's: North Starr a.k.a. The Messenger and Honest a.k.a. The Realist
DJ: Left
Music: HipHop, RnB and Reggea
Streets: Rotterdam

The bios says:

"Some members of Association were members of the group Formation. 'Formation' was formed during a party in a disco. During this party there was the opportunity to sing or to rap. With a couple of friends we started to rap, just for the fun. The audience liked it and the organizers liked it that much that they asked us to perform on another party. So we formed a group. Sadly that performance did not go like we wanted to go. The sound quality was lacking quality and the mics were broken. This all ended that our real first gig flopped."

MC's: Pen and Kon
Bass player: Groovemaster
Music: HipHop

The bio says:

"What we do is simple, we give a good show with a high quality. We want to be different than all the other acts. It seems that all HipHop performances are not more than a little bit waving with your hands en a little bit of screaming! On the contrary we try to think about the show too, by including a dance-act and a bass player."

Singers: Rewien and Smita Gayadin.
Music: RnB
Streets: Nijkerk

The bio says:

"Sincere is an act that wants to join 'Wanted'. For the core reason that they like to stand on stage."

MC & Singer: Don P

The bio says:

"Don P stands for Da Original Name Paul. These days I write my own rhymes and I rap and sing. That's why I want to join 'Wanted' as a new challenge. I would like to be assisted in my talents and I hope that I will be discovered by the right people."

Vocalists: Magster, Tettie, C.L. and Shady.

The bio says:

"Donovon is a girl group that combines singing and dancing. They sing English songs. They are together for a year and it goes terrific already. Their target is to make a small CD and a beautiful career. They are working hard to achieve it. Donovon guarantees a successful performance."

MC's: ?
Vocalists: ?
Music: RnB

The bio says:

"Because we want 2 show what it is that we do the best way, we put 2-gether this 'enhanced CD'."

MC/Singer: Gee Kin
Music: RnB and HipHop

The bio says:

"Gee Kin, producer, director and music genius brings a vital new dimension to the pop world. Using his vibrant grooves, sung mostly in combinations of African, French, Dutch and English. Gee Kin has forged a hypnotic blend of African rhythms, sophisticated Nouveau Soul and HipHop swagger. Nearly a year after the release of Gee Kin's hits 'Fantasy' and 'I'll Be There' major television shows like 'Veronica Live', one of Europe's largest daily TV shows and 'Show Biz City', a popular variety show, also seen throughout Europe, invited him to entertain their audience."

MC's: Diversity, Slow Go and DNG.
Music: HipHop
Streets: The Hague

The bio says:

"Characteristic for the group is how the members bring their different musical backgrounds to life. This diversity of styles makes Coup de Villz even more attractive for the HipHop lover who does not like monotony."

MC's: Greedy Mellow Triggerzz, Masta Got and Tabasco.
DJ: DJ Mainn

The bio says:

Well in fact the bio is the interview on ART12, so check the interview.