Blueprint

Inspired by rock, jazz, soul and funk, Blueprint uses a diverse set of influences to avoid much of the pigeonholing and stifling genre codes that can sometimes be found in hip-hop. The Columbus, Ohio rapper/producer creates vintage sounding songs full of scratchy vinyl samples, tight, laid-back beats and clever wordplay delivered with his smooth and deliberate flow. Blueprint collaborates with other emcees and DJs often, and is one half of the group Soul Position, along with prominent producer, RJD2. Blueprint also founded the small independent record label, Weightless Recordings to give exposure to up-and-coming rappers and producers in the Ohio area and beyond.