We'll likely see dozens of real name, no-gimmicks singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist "triple threats" make their debuts this year, but I seriously doubt any are packing the kind of C.V. boasted by Kevin Rudolf. After spending the past five years laying down riffs on hits by Lil' Kim, Nelly Furtado, and Black Eyed Peas, he now has a legit radio staple of his own in "Let It Rock". He's got the kind of connections that can land laudatory guest spots from Lil' Wayne, Nas, and Rick Ross. By an ungodly measure, he's already the best guitarist that will ever be signed to his record label. While this might initially read like a welcome relief amidst working the conveyor belt of crusty dudes with a bedraggled acoustic and Bon Iver champagne wishes, none of the above matters because envisions an alternate dystopia of rock music where Rudolf's Kurt Cobain, Shop Boyz are the Pixies, and I suppose N.E.R.D. are the Beatles.