Kairi Coe Published: June 30, Back To Top. His breakout single "Tatted Like Amigos" featured Chief Keef , and since then, he's been slowly amassing a sizable following.
From , Kap dropped six mixtapes including El Southside , one of his more well-rounded efforts; if you're interested in discovering Kap, this might be an ideal starting point. Notable Project: El Southside. Meet the man who is taking "real name, no gimmicks" to a whole other level. The simply styled "Kyle" has been touted by some as the most lyrical of the bunch, the rapper has developed his own unique style by mixing feel-good melodies with serious bars.
It's clear he never takes himself too seriously, but the opposite can be said of his music career. Kyle already has two studio albums under his belt, and a recent video for "I Spy" featuring Lil Yachty helped propel him into the spotlight, where he landed a deal with Atlantic Records. B will find plenty to like about Kyle. Ugly God is an interesting addition to the class, especially considering he once proclaimed his music to be "trash.
He once pitched producing a song for Nas , which shows he's caught up on his homework, and his upcoming Booty Tape will find him rapping, producing, mixing, and mastering.
While the Pokemon fiend would probably tell you himself that he's not the most lyrical rapper in the world, he remains a worthy Freshman for his contributions to the production game as well. And you know what?
His outlandish character does carry a certain charisma, and his legions of fans would agree. And finally, the most divisive of the bunch. You might love him or hate him, but you can't deny that X is a musical chameleon; one day, he might be screaming into the mic for a metal-inspired rap-mosh track, the next he's teaming up with Diplo for a minimalist electro song.
Even his acoustic ballad "Garette's Revenge" showcases a versatility unseen in many up-and-comers. Plus, he can actually spit, as evidenced by this underrated gem "Freddy vs Jason. Sonically, the album does well. The production is solid and PnB Rock does a good job at riding the melodies. However, this can be easy to overlook when listening to the same subjects over and over again for 18 songs. Buy tickets for the New York Freshman showcase here.
Buy tickets for the Los Angeles Freshman showcase here. The XXL Summer issue also includes 34 former Freshmen sharing how the experience helped their careers; a look at all 10 years of Freshman classes by the numbers; the best projects from Freshmen over the years; interviews with Black Thought, Yo Gotti and Sonny Digital, who lead the Freshman cyphers this year; and much more.
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