Top 10 Rap Artists to Listen to This Week
Including new and veteran artists, the rap scene never shies away from excellence. If you are wondering which upcoming names are topping the rap game recently, this list will give you a good idea of who to watch out for.
Lil Baby
Lil Baby, aka Dominique Armani Jones, rose to mainstream fame in 2017 following the release of his mixtape Perfect Timing, becoming one of the most prominent figures in the trap music scene to date. His latest hit “Voice of the Heroes” with Lil Durk is sparking massive waves.
Biggie Babylon
Biggie Babylon is known for his unmatched rap artistry and unique ability to put emotions into lyrics. His new single, “All In,” will have you pumped and encouraged to take risks. Giving off just the right amount of swag and gangster feels, Biggie’s unique timbre is making him a renowned name in the rap scene.
Polo G
His latest LP, Hall of Fame, displays Polo’s style of a melodic drill with sparse compositions comprising soft piano melodies and gentle guitars atop booming basslines. It is tailored to convey emotion, an intentional diversion from the bleak murder raps of drill’s first wave.\
Lil Tjay
Listen to Destined 2 Win, the second studio album by American rapper and singer Lil Tjay. It was released through Columbia Records on April 2, 2021. The album features guest appearances from 6lack, Polo G, Fivio Foreign, Saweetie, Tyga, Toosii, Offset, and Moneybagg Yo.
Cordae
Cordae Amari Dunston, formerly known as YBN Cordae and now as just Cordae, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Cordae gained popularity by releasing remixes of popular songs, such as “My Name Is” by Eminem, and “Old Niggas” which was a response to the song “1985” by J. Cole. He released the track “Gifted” featuring rapper Roddy Ricch, on August 27, 2020, marking right on the steps of fame.
Gunna
Best known for his collaborations with Lil Baby and Young Thug, Gunna, the American rapper, singer, and songwriter is creating quite a ruckus. From his debut studio album, Drip or Drown 2 released on February 22, 2019, the artist has not stopped producing hits. He was part of the collaborative compilation album titled “Slime Language 2.”
YBN Nahmir
Dropping heat at a prolific pace, the rising multiplatinum rapper YBN Nahmir has delivered an intimate and introspective new track “Make You Happy.” With a matching hit video, the track is skyrocketing to fame.
Tierra Whack
Tierra Whack’s light-hearted and imaginative new music video, “Link,” in partnership with Lego is a staple to add to your playlists. Whack created the visual with the help of director Cat Solen as well as a group of Philadelphia school children, whose ideas for a rocket ship made out of animals formed the basis for the video’s storyline.
YNW Melly
Following his Kodak Black collab, YNW Melly channels his inner kid with the awesome single “Na Na Na Boo Boo.” In the track, YNW Melly channels his inner kid by repeatedly using the childish playground taunt that the rapper named his song after.
Lil Mosey
His latest track “JETSKI” will put you right in the summer mood. Living it up in a prime, beachy location, 19-year-old Mosey is suited in Louis Vuitton, Self Made
