#YCCSGotBarz

GotBarz?! YCCS Network Rap Competition

ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE RESULTS?!

Who are the next YCCS megastars and winners of the YCCS GotBarz?! Network Rapping Competition! Thank you to all of our contestants! We are so proud of our students. YCCS has truly has talent! Voting matters! It’s easy to participate! Listen to the songs below, then click on the link to vote for your favorite performance. Vote often, there is no limit. The Popular Vote will add value points to the Judges’ decisions.

The Top-3 performances will earn prizes and the opportunity to perform on the YCCS Virtual Stage!

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HEAR THE GotBarz?! FINALISTS

Vote for your favorite Finalist HERE

Having trouble uploading your rap video? Email your file to malingo@nullyccs.org.

What’s Next?!

MEET THE YCCS NETWORK COMPETITIONS HOST

SHERMANN DILLA

‘Dilla’ is a Chicago Tik Tok Star, YCCS graduate (Olive-Harvey Middle College), and Activist who uses his platform to promote culture & history, and can be seen on the current season of the Windy City Live television show (ABC-7).

GotBarz?! POPULAR VOTE

VOTE HERE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SONG!

Vote for your favorite Finalist HERE

MEET THE GOTBARZ?! JUDGES

THE POPULAR VOTE

Voting matters! It’s easy to participate! Listen to the songs below, then click on the link to vote for your favorite performance. Vote often, there is no limit. The Popular Vote will add value points to the Judges’ decisions.

PANEL OF CELEBRITY JUDGES

will coach participants regarding industry standards.

BILLY ALWAYS

Grammy-winning Songwriter, Recording Artist, Musician & Producer

A Chicago native, Billy has a successful music career spanning decades, including Gospel and secular music: singing with other celebrity artists, including the Queen of Soul – Ms. Aretha Franklin, writing for artists on over 20 CD’s, recording on such U.S. Labels as Capital, Epic, Island and Waylo Records, and working on various European projects with notable producers.

CHRIS ROB

Musician, Vocalist, Songwriter, & Producer

Born and raised on Chicago’s south side, Chris Rob has established himself as a renowned keyboard wizard, passionate vocalist, powerful songwriter, and go-to producer. While his latest single “No Doubt” has already generated quite the buzz among his followers, most recently he co-produced “Right On Brother” featuring the great Stevie Wonder along with industry heavyweight DJ Spinna. Rob, the younger brother of actor, comedian, and musician Craig Robinson, attended Roosevelt University in Chicago and earned a degree in music.

TYSHUN WARDLAW

Director & Executive Producer Wardlaw Productions

On HBO Max, check out the documentary produced by Tyshun Wardlaw, titled “Growing Up Milwaukee”. It reveals life as she experienced on the Northside of Milwaukee. The movie follows three Black teens and tells the story of their daily struggles and challenges living in their community. Born and raised in Milwaukee’s in the 80’s, Tyshun recalls having a favorable childhood.