Australian-born rapper Iggy Azalea didn't rise to fame overnight. The 23-year-old, whose real name is Amethyst Amelia Kelly, moved to Miami from the small town of Mullumbimby in New South Wales, when she was just 16 to begin her career as an emcee. Her tough road to stardom is outlined on her debut, The New Classic, and her message is sure to resonate with the dreamers.

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The album exudes confidence and attempts to inspire with songs like Walk the Line, Don't Need Y'all and Impossible Is Nothing, which all speak to the underdogs and the hustlers.

"You can do it too young world. I remember being exactly like you young girl. But wait, you can do it young man. See you'll be fine as long as on your own two you stand," she raps on the latter.

Azalea, the first female to cover XXL magazine's annual Freshman list in 2012, also collaborates with several artists on her 15-song debut—Charli XCX appears on the album's fourth single Fancy, Rita Ora sings on Black Widow and her mentor, T.I., raps on Change Your Life. The rapper also incorporated some Caribbean flare with the song Lady Patra, featuring Jamaican musician Mavado.

The New Classic mostly infuses pop and electro beats, something that may irritate many true hip-hop fans. Yet, Iggy's newest release speaks for what's in demand now, and there's nothing wrong with that.

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