Netflix Sets Music Competition Show

Netflix in 2019 will drum up its first ever music competition show, Rhythm + Flow, the streaming service announced Tuesday.

The 10-episode series will feature R&B/hip hop artists Cardi B., Chance the Rapper and T.I. as judges who will participate in a search for the next breakout hip-hop star, said Netflix officials.

Hip hop artist Cardi B. 

Hip hop artist Cardi B. 

The series -- produced by John Legend, Jeff Gaspin, Jesse Collins, Nikki Boella, Jeff Pollack, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius -- will bring together the biggest names in music to find fresh talent and help undiscovered hip-hop artists pursue their dreams.

Auditions will begin this fall in several US series, with established rappers hailing from each city serving as guest judges to help seek out the best unsigned hip-hop artists, said Netflix. 

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