The difference between Hip Hop and Rap is as thin as a razor blade. Yet, every now and then, a Hip Hop act such as “Passed Up” emerges like a beacon of light, proudly proclaiming its uniqueness and its potential for sparking a musical revolution with songs that are pleasing to the ears of Hip Hop fans everywhere.

In May of 2010, Passed Up was announced as the Best Local Hip Hop act in Las Vegas. ( 2010 Vegas’ Best – A&E)

Michael S. Brez, aka: MexicanMike was born in Arizona, raised in California, now living in Las Vegas for four years. Rapping for the better part of a decade,Mexican Mike has sharpening his skills to his best friend and member of Passed Up beats is ready to show the world his talent to the world.

Patrick Warnke, aka Tate was born and raised in Idaho, starting as a DJ, has evolved into a Rapper/Producer. He produces most of the beats the act to create lyrics to. His dream to burst onto the Music scene and prove that his “Passed U”p is not only here, but here to stay