Molly Brazy
Mary Kang for The FADER
Snowprah
Who: New Haven, Connecticut's own, delivering breezy flows over nostalgic, dance-friendly riddims.
Start with: "Yank Riddim," "Soft Drink"
Cuban Doll
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Lioness
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Who: A London grime veteran experiencing a much-deserved renaissance.
Start with: "Everything Mad," "DBT (Dead Black Ting) (Remix)" f. Queenie, Stush, Shystie, Lady Leshurr, Little Simz
Bangg 3
Who: This Columbus, Ohio duo may have a special love for Chief Keef but their style is all their own.
Start with: "Checkington," "Slide (Remix) f. Goldie"
Quay Dash
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Ms. Nina
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Mali NSB
Who: A drill-inspired rapper from Raleigh, North Carolina, with a penchant for dark, creeping beats.
Start with:"2 Glocks" f. Tanna Da Demon, "Migo"
Kash Doll
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Queen Key
Lyndon French for The FADER
Maliibu Miitch
Who: A Bronx MC with a breathy voice, gritty flow, and no time to waste.
Start with: "Give Her Some Money," "Gwapamole"
Rico Nasty
Katie McCurdy for The FADER
Junglepussy - 31 rappers to feel excited about right now
Mary Kang for The FADER
Baby Fendi
Who: Slick, catchy come-up anthems from a young rapper you haven't heard of yet.
Start with: "Ride," "Changed On Me"
Megan Thee Stallion
Cary Fagan for The FADER
Lizzo
Chantal Anderson for The FADER
Stunna Girl
Who: The Sacramento rapper is sleek, sophisticated, and a little bit intimidating.
Start with: "On The Record," "Tap Out"
bbymutha
Diwang Valdez for The FADER
City Girls
Yung Miami (L) and JT (R) of City Girls. Esdras T. Thelusma
Rocky Badd
Who: The Detroit rapper has been embroiled in a bunch of beefs, but there's way more to her story.
Start with: "Talking Crazy," "Rag Doll"
Lor Choc
Jared Soares for The FADER
Yung Baby Tate
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Who: The absolute cutest, with a bubbly style that matches her personality.
Start with: "Bob," "Pretty Girl"
NyNy
OMB Bloodbath
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Who: A clever, tough-talking straight shooter outta Houston.
Start with: "Not So Gone," "Magnolia (Ghetto Style)"
Tierra Whack
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Treety
Who: New Orleans bounce with a jagged edge.
Start with: "Dick Drop Offs," "What Would You Do" (w/ Shardaysa)
Bali Baby
LightSkinKeisha
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Who: A true multihyphenate, Keisha's past as a comic and actor shines all the way through.
Start with: "Treadmill," "Believe Dat"
Sexyy Red
Who: Her Vanessa Carlton flip went viral this summer but Sexyy Red is not a joke ting.
Start with: "Free Smoke," "Ah Thousand Jugs"
Leikeli47
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Who: The masked marauder goes super hard, with precise raps and minimalist production.
Start with: "Money," "Attitude"
Karlae
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