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In an age where hip hop takes hold and plays out online, Theo Means is practically the definition of an up-and-comer. After slowly generating some buzz for his visuals throughout the second half of 2012, the 20-year-old Korean rapper is working to fine tune his powerful flow and appeal to a wide variety of audiences. Brought up with a love for the hip hop legends of New York, Theo incorporates a sort of nostalgic purity into a new school package, and his unique style and viewpoint is quickly appealing to a growing fan base. With any luck, the young Chicago kid will make a splash in 2013 and speak for his city with a voice no rapper has channeled before.