Top 10 Rappers you may not have heard of.

By on August 30, 2012
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10.Rockie Fresh

Originates from Chicago and has shown much shine as a talented Rapper and MC from his current Mixtape Driving 88. His flow is most comparable to J.Cole’s and can be best described as spaced and precise. He has recently signed to Time Warner’s Maybach Music Group and shows much potential.


9.Hit boy

Is a producer from Fontana,California who is currently signed to Def Jam and G.O.O.D. Music. His career blasted off when he received a message on MySpace from Polow Da Don saying “let’s get this paper” his flow and delivery can be described as a cool calm and collective mannerism. Be sure to check out his mix tape “HITstory”.


8. Logic

Gaithersburg, Maryland native Logic has made quite the name for himself. He has a smooth intricate flow and is profound for his lyricism. He has completed his second mixtape Undeniable, and shows potential to be the next biggest artist from the DMV.

 

7.Danny Brown

Is a Rapper the originates from Detroit that has a unusual flow that intrigues most. Danny brown originates from Detroit Michigan. MTV describes him as “one of raps most unique figures in recent memory”. He is currently signed Fool’s Gold. His flow is a raw and gritty endeavor that avoids story telling. He has a album called XXX.


6.L.E.P Bogus Boys

Is a group that derives from Chicago that use a series of Drum and Bass within their music. The usage of hard hitting beats and a persona of gangster music is extracted from their tracks. They have had some productions from Young Chop who is best known for creating Chief Keef’s “I dont Like” single.

5.Action Bronson

Originates from Queens, New York and shows the much promise in the aspect of hip hop. He has signed with Warner Brothers. He has also released a Album called Saab Stories which was mostly produced by the newly renowned producer Harry Fraud.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKpd2Bua3Ug&feature=related

 

4.Mayhem Lauren

Queens,New York native  who has received many accolades after debuting his mix tape “Respect the Fly Shit” which was created entirely in his Embassy Suites hotel room. He has displayed a delivery that is comparable to the late 1990′s recordings of Nas and has collaborated with artist such as smoke DZA and Action Bronson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hadfatj4e-Y


3.Space Ghost Purp

Is a rapper and producer that has gotten critique but mainly much applause for his trippy beats and sluggish yet assertive flow. He has had a feature with well known rapper Juicy J. Space Ghost Purp is just a different type of rapper take a quick listen to one of his songs and you’ll hear the difference.


2.Joey Bada$$

Has aquired much buzz after his release of his mixtape “1999″. He is a native to Brooklyn, New York who has received much love from many mainstream rappers and has met and spoke with Jay-z about future endeavors.


1.Childish Gambino

A southern native but raised in New York Childish Gambino has a talent in Comedy as well as Acting, but has found a place for himself in hip hop, he has currently completed a tour for his album CAMP which has been highly accredited from other rappers as well as the general public. He has put in much work in past mixtapes such as ” The EP” and “I am just a rapper”. He adds a different style to the already diverse hip hop game.