Hip-hop is undoubtedly the most popular genre, and many up-and-coming artists chose it as their primary style. Below, we listed some of our favorite hip-hop releases from the most promising rising artists of these past months.
1.Southside Yoko - "Westside"
SouthSide Yoko, aka Yoko (You’re.Only.King.Once), is best known for his raw delivery, relatable content, and flawless musical production. As a rapper, producer, singer, and writer, there are no limits to his musical talent---he can do it all. Yoko recently released his latest project, a fiery joint titled “Westside,” featuring G Perico. The track is produced by Sonder, and dropped via the label No Parole Entertainment. It is a powerful hip-hop set already counting over 100,00 views on YouTube alone. This is just the beginning for Yoko! He's one of the most promising rising hip-hop stars, and the release of “Westside” only proves it once again.
2.Rob Pluto - "Lost In Da Sauce"
In a month's span from his first song until January 13, Rob Pluto amassed 11k followers, over 90,000 ("Kid with a Dream" just hit 36,000) streams on Spotify alone, earning his spot on over 80 playlists. One of the artist's recent releases, "Lost In Da Sauce," will definitely catch hip-hop lovers' attention.
3.Tha MESSAGE - "Infamous"
Let’s face it; the world is crazy. There is inequality, war, poverty, and abuse. Many of us suffer in silence. Tha MESSAGE is a product of the aggression and pain we collectively share as human beings. Here to give a voice to all of those who resonate with his words and relate to his struggle. Tha MESSAGE represents all of the black sheep, outcasts, and Underdogs. Join him in spreading his message to the globe. Ride with the American Underdog with his new drop "Infamous."
4.Kb8 - "ADDICT"
Kb8 tells about himself, "from the day I was born, music was a huge part of my life. Piano lessons, clarinet, oboe But when I first discovered rap, in the late 80's, I knew it was my destiny. At age 19, I started building a studio, and for over 20 years I have been writing, and recording. and now the time has come for me to give my music to the world." Guess we couldn't be happier that he discovered rap as one of his recent releases, "ADDICT," got us really addicted.
5.Bam - "Click Clack"
Bam is an artist who emerged out of the impoverished streets of St. Louis. Having a less than fortunate upbringing, his mother worked hard to keep him involved in different activities, which lends itself to his eclectic style and taste in music. While prioritizing school and sports, Bam also kept a foot in the streets and an ear to the music scene. Being affiliated and working closely with bigger acts out of the Midwest, put him in place to excel in hip-hop. His new release, "Click Clack," is the hip-hop banger we needed.