Atlantic Records are offering one lucky Def Jam Rapstar player the chance to become the UK's hottest new rap act, an win a record contract into the bargain.

From the 1st of January players will be able to record their efforts in Def Jam Rapstar's freestyle mode and upload them to the official Def Jam Rapstar website in order to have the chance to secure a record contract with Atlantic Records.

The best ten entries will be invited to an 8-Mile-style final showdown in central London in front of a panel of hip-hop experts where the grand winner will be chosen.

The winner will join illustrious names like Missy Elliot and Jay-Z in Atlantic Record's fold of rap stars by signing with the record label.

By Ewan Aiton