WORCESTER rapper 'Clezza' will be looking to see if fellow artists' lyrics are hotter than his spicy sauce in a new 'Hot Ones-inspired video series.
'Can You Handle The Heat?' will see artists perform an acapella version of their lyrics before attempting to repeat their rhymes after having some seriously spicy hot sauce.
The first episode of the show is available on YouTube now and features fellow Worcester rapper 'Edd First.'
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The hot sauce used on the show is produced and sold by Worcester's spice shack 'Marks Hot Stuff'.
The show is designed to help bridge the gap between artists and their listeners and help fans connect more with the rappers.
The concept is inspired by the smash hit 'Hot Ones' YouTube series, which sees celebrities being interviewed while eating increasingly spicy chicken wings.
Star-studded guests on 'Hot Ones' have included Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Dua Lipa, but Clezza told the Worcester News he wants to create a similar platform for aspiring local artists.
He added: "I think it is so important for listeners to see the person behind the music, to be able to find out where they are from and how they started in the industry.
“The show allows the artists to push their personality.
“I think it’s so important people get opportunities, not everyone has the resources or the time to do things like this so it is important to develop opportunities for up-and-coming artists."
The first season will last for roughly eight episodes and will be released every few weeks.
Guests will include rappers and R&B singers but Clezza said he is looking to work on a new concept to allow him to shine a spotlight on the city's talented producers.
Clezza boasts more than 3,800 YouTube subscribers and has released over 90 videos, with popular uploads including a studio vlog teaching aspiring MCs how to make a rap record from scratch.
He said he has a lot of artists far and wide lined up to take on the hot sauce challenge.
But the 28-year-old urged local artists to get in touch and take on the challenge.
Visit YouTube and search for 'Clezza' to watch the first episode.
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