The Midwest has always prided itself on being a Hip Hop melting pot. Diversity is definitely key in the Windy City. From the B-Boy hometown hero Common, to the braggadocios Louis Vuitton Don, the oral gymnastic extraordinaire Twista to the skateboarding bad kid turned good Chicago boasts the most diverse league of gentleman involved in Hip Hop.

As the new city men Cool Kids take off on a skyward journey, one person who has been diligently paying close attention to just what it takes to get that chance is 21 year-old Bullet aka Genius Jenkins.

Here, Bullet gives us his run down on money, the power of a name, how healthy competition is a pre-requisite for a balanced rapper and his debut project Back To Lyrics.

The Stigma Surrounding The Name: “My rap name