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.