According to some, the Rhode Island rap scene lacks someone worthy of putting the state on the map; but how true is that? Though small groups throughout Rhode Island support local rappers of today, larger groups express their views on the ever-disappearing era of real music. $hynin may not be specifically addressing this topic, but in his latest dual release, Animal & No Brakes, he makes it clear that if there's a rap discussion to be had, he intends to be in it. Do you think he belongs?