Rookie Of The Year

Chiddy Bang	This Philly duo has toured internationally before the release of its debut album, “Chiddy Bang: The Preview.”
J.Cole	The first signee to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is leading the new wave of new school lyricists.
Nicki Minaj	The first femcee to release a no.1 single in over 10 years, Minaj is poised for platinum success.
Roscoe Dash	A party ain’t a party ‘til Roscoe’s “All the Way Turnt Up” comes on.
Waka Flocka Flame	Crunk may be dead, but this Atlanta rookie makes sure the ruckus is still alive in 2010.