Founder and CEO of Phuturehype, Denise Destini has officially announced that popular Hip Hop publication, Rago Magazine, will become a media partner for the 2006 Phuturehype Female Rapper/MC finals, which is set to take place later on in the year.

During the announcement Denise said of her media partner, for many years now Rago Magazine has been a staunch supporter of underground UK Hip Hop, opening doors for our artists and featuring interviews with acts who hail from all over Britain. I am therefore pleased to have such a well respected and revered publication on board.

Rago Magazines online editor, Tricksta added we here at Rago have a great respect for what Denise is trying to do for up and coming female Hip Hop talent here in the UK, and we are proud to be a part of such a positive event. We also look forward to working with her and featuring interviews with the five finalists.

The first Phuturehype competition took place in May 2004 and generated immense media attention. British weekend entertainment show T4 featured the finals in the documentary, Chancers which also featured Fat Man Scoop, Damon Dash, Ashanti, Wyclef Jean, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck. It has also helped to launch the careers of 2004 runner up Lady Sovereign who is now signed to Def Jam Records, and 2005 finalist NChyx who is featured in female rapper, Baby Blues current music video Sometimes.

The first audition stage of the competition to find the Female MC / Rapper of 2006 will take place on Saturday 8th April, at The London Welsh Centre, 157-163 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8UE, UK.

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(Please note that this competition is UK based only)

For further information on the 2006 Phuturehype Female Rapper / MC finals contact: Denise Destini (Founder / CEO of Phuturehype)

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Media partner Rago Magazine debuted in May 1999 and has built up a huge following. It has also built up a solid reputation for supporting all things underground, as well as informing it's readers on what’s happening within the world of UK Hip-Hop and beyond. Visit: www.ragomagazine.com  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it