Resurrection: The New Chicago
A few months ago, everyone could agree that the West and the South were battling for dominance. Well…not anymore.
There’s a new leader on the hip-hop scene, and it’s an old familiar one, Chicago. After Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Sir Michael Rocks of the Cool Kids, there was a drop off of new talent, but not Chicago is Resurrected (Common reference fyi).
Here’s a few artists from Chicago that should be on your radar:
March Madness: Best NEW Rapper Alive Tournament
Before I start, yes I know it’s not march.
In my opinion, Hip-Hop is on its 3rd Generation. 1st Generation greats include: Rakim, Kool G. Rap, Big Daddy Kane. 2nd Generation Greats: Jay-Z, Biggie, Tupac, Nas, Eminem. Now who will be this generation’s best rapper?
Top 4 Seeds:
1. Lupe Fiasco (let’s forget about Lasers ok?)
3. Drake
4. J. Cole
Those trying to get in the tournament:
5. Blu
6. Skyzoo
7. Big K.R.I.T.
8. Curren$y
9. Schoolboy Q
10. Wale
11. Killa Kyleon
12. Alley Boy
13. Danny Brown
15. King Mez
17. Tiron
18. Iggy Azalea
19. Azealia Banks
20. Smoke DZA
21. Dom Kennedy
22. Nipsey Hu$$le
23. Chuuwee
24. Stalley
25. Fashawn
26. The Kid Daytona
27. Gilbere Forte
28. Vic Mensa
30. Casey Veggies
31. Logic
32. Earl Sweatshirt
33. Childish Gambino
34. Cyhi the Prince
35. Spaceghostpurrp
36. A$AP Rocky
37. Action Bronson
38. Yelawolf
Out of these 38, will come 32. Feel free to comment or add any names you feel that should be included (trust me, most of these names are suggestions, I don’t agree but added them for the sake of debate). Final bracket is coming in the last week of the month.
Vic Mensa-Two Bad B*tches at the Bus Stop || Ganja
Two new random songs from one of the better rappers under 21
The Watch List
Just like I did last year, I’m making a list of artists who will probably have breakout years in 2012. Also the most likely to make that XXL list that I never agree with.
1. Dom Kennedy
He was here last year. He was here year before last. And he’ll be here every year until he blows up. Sans Drake, he probably makes the best music in the game right now.
Get Familiar (Artists you should know about)
I get asked 1000x a day “what new are you listening to?’. As an advocate of spreading good music, it’s my duty to point people in the direction of good music. Just in case you haven’t noticed, I really don’t listen to commercial hip hop, so I’ll show you some new artist flying under the radar worth checking out.
