If you're not familiar with hip hop artists SKEME, you will soon. Dubbed one of Complex Magazine's Top 10 LA Rappers to watch, Skeme currently has three mixtapes making the rounds on the interwebs and is set to perform this July at LACMA's Series: Through The Mic. To download Before the Next Statement click here. Follow his daily exploits on his Twitter page @Skeme and keep up with tour dates at SkemeTheDuke.com.
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