Lee Mazin

Sometimes in an album, mixtape or song, you can really gauge a rapper's level of hunger. Whether it's through the words he or she writes, the flow being used or the beat being selected, it can be easy to determine how bad the rapper wants to be known for his or her skills.

Lee Mazin is a South Philadelphia rapper who is not only a mover and shaker in her local scene but also grabbing the attention of some heavy hitters. Born Taliyah Smith, Mazin dominated at local rapping competitions and became Female Artist of the Year at the Philadelphia Hip-Hop Awards in 2011...