Season 1

13 aspiring singers & rappers begin their road tour with Grammy Award-winning rapper Missy Elliott. Their competing for a chance to win $100,000, and a record contract with Missy.

While at Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios, the contestants must compose lyrics to accompany an original music track.

The contestants use junkyard items to create a tribute to what inspires them; they then perform for students at Missy's old high school.

While in Nashville, Tenn., the hopefuls must remix classic country hits and perform them at a local honky tonk bar. The contestants had to sell 60 tickets for their show. They did so, and in return were given a shopping spree and a new tour bus. Groups: Nic, Nilyne, Frank B Marcus, Eddie, Deltrice, Akil Melissa, Jessica, Matthew

As the tour travels to New Orleans, one hopeful receives news from home and must decide whether to remain in the competition.

Harsh lyrics abound when the performers engage in a free-style challenge in which they critique one another.

Bonds between contestants and their emotions are tested, when the final six competitors turn on each other during a challenge.

The last five performers travel by private jet to Los Angeles, where they move into a mansion and meet with Madonna, who offers some valuable advice on the music business.

The performers are challenged to create an original concept for a music video, but things get out of hand when one performer takes charge and ignores another.

Deltrice, Matthew, & Jessica compete to win.