Kazzer - Go for Broke

Hamilton, Ont., which spawned Canrock pioneers Crowbar and ethereal producer Daniel Lanois, is now also responsible for Kazzer, hip-hop’s latest Great White Hope. Although he’s no Eminem, the rapper born Mark Kasprzyk has real star potential, as proven by confident tracks like the reggae-tinged “Loaded Tight” and the smooth flowing “When It Rains It Pours.” On top of that, he’s both a breakdancer and a judo champ (check out the athletic stunts in his “Pedal to the Metal” video) and looks like a blonde Tom Cruise.