Ben Hop joins Mic Check Wynwood as a judge with a legacy that stretches across 35+ years of Miami music culture, radio influence, and independent‑artist empowerment. We’re honored to have him on the panel—his station’s impact is powerful, his platform is respected worldwide, and his commitment to artist development aligns perfectly with the mission of Mic Check Wynwood. Ben Hop A Legacy Built Across Miami’s Music Landscape Ben Hop’s career spans nearly every corner of the music industry. He...

His early rise came with momentum that only a few Miami artists of that era experienced. By 2008, his grind earned him a contract offer from Slip-N-Slide Records, the powerhouse label behind icons like Trick Daddy, Trina, and Plies.

Writing came first for Jamal. As a child he filled margins and spiral-bound pages with characters, settings, and small dramas that reflected the world around him. Teachers noticed his voice early on; friends heard him recite lines that felt older than his years. Rap arrived as a natural extension of that practice. Shows like 106 & Park and Rap City opened a window into a culture where rhythm and narrative met, and by ninth grade he was writing constantly—bars, hooks, and full songs—turning priva