Dee-1 Represents a New Breed of New Orleans Rappers -- Exclusive Video

Rapper Dee-1, born David Augustine Jr., represents the bayou in many ways. After graduating from LSU in 2007, the aspiring rapper took up teaching in Baton Rouge. After writing and creating several mixtapes, Dee resigned from teaching and began a career in hip-hop.

Spinner recently had a chance to chat with the up-and-coming emcee about his newest album 'I Hope They Hear Me Vol. 2' and the new New Orleans.

"It's not just No Limit and Cash Money like it was back in the day. That's what we're known for, and they're legends," Dee tells Spinner. "But now you have myself, Dee-1, Currency, Jay Electronica -- people who show a different side of New Orleans. I'm just representing for the people who are really on a mission in life."

Watch the full interview with the rapper below and visit AOL Music's SXSW site for more "Live from Austin" video interviews.



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