Needle in the Haystack: Mel

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OurStage.com and MTVmusic.com teamed up to find another star on the rise. When you listen to this week’s Needle in the Haystack, it’s clear music is in his blood . Mel, AKA Kid Carter is doing big things in the music world, which may not be a surprise since he is  the nephew of hip hop icon Jay Z. And while the relationship definitely has its perks, Mel is determined to make it as his own person and on his own hard work. For Mel, his uncle is a source of inspiration to work hard and continue to strive to be the best.

As for the music, Mel boasts an east coast flair that he refers to as New Breed. Using this unique style, Mel won first place in the Faces in the Crowd showcase in New York and was interviewed on Allhiphop.com. Mel released a mix tape in September 2009 that received over 150,000 downloads and has been featured in many magazines, radio shows and advertisements. Although I’m sure he gets asked about his uncle a lot, his uncle’s interviewers are beginning to turn the tables, asking how his nephews music is coming along!

Take a listen to the track, Watch Me Do found below. What do you think of this future star?