Were proud to announce this new project presented by Sound X Entertainment and HHRAPiNFO.COM hosted by DJ Risky Bizness. Mixtape drops January 12 and more info after the jump…

Press Release:

The time has come to hear some of Illinois top hip-hop talent. Sound X Entertainment & HHRAPiNFO Present: Sounds of the State. Sounds of the State is a 22-track compilation showcasing Illinois’s most diverse hip-hop artists. The Sounds of the State mix tape has it all from Chicagoland heavyweights to up and coming artists from the suburbs who are ready to be heard. DJ Risky Bizness was brought in to take these diverse tracks and create yet another stellar mix tape. DJ Risky Bizness has made a name for himself, not only in his hometown of Chicago, but worldwide. His catalog of standout mix tapes includes mixes for Common, Talib Kweli, Eminem, Mos Def, J.U.I.C.E, The Opus, M.O.P, Longshot and most recently Kanye West. They’ve also featured exclusive tracks and freestyles from Slug of Atmosphere, D12 and Rhymefest. Sounds of the State will be released for free download on Jan 17th thru HHRAPiNFO.com. Physical copies will also be available through fb.com/soundxentertainment Featured artists on Sounds of the State: MaxSoul Ft. Karime Diane Reap & Astonish Black Eye Plaga Mic One Cez Rahk Watch City Be Goody Cidd Ly Villian Example Cattacombs Mr. Dawii SKZ J Bon3z Absolute State Champs BA Artist Prince Moolah Abica Prophecy Janeo Classik Asiatic Divine Sound X Entertainment & HHRAPiNFO plan on doing a Sounds of the State show this summer to showcase some of this incredible music. For more information be sure to follow: Fb.com/soundxentertainment Twitter.com/soundxentertainment HHRAPiNFO.com Fb.com/hhrapinfo Twitter.com/hhrapinfo