![]() With his new deal in place, we’re looking for him to take things to the next level in the coming years. counterpart Vince Staples, Boogie is keenly aware of his surroundings and how kids these days have had their minds wrapped by social media. Both of those mixtapes showcased what makes Boogie so exciting: He’s a rapper with an ear for beats and a real perspective about life. Boogie went largely overlooked last year, but that’s too bad since his first mixtape, 2014’s Thirst 48, is just as good as his latest material. Pros: Already had a smash with “Oh My,” raps with real perspective, good ear for beats, signed to a major label.Ĭons: Might have signed to a label too soon as he's still growing as an artist.Īlong with Father, Boogie is one of the few people on this list who has made a legitimate Internet hit with his banger “Oh My.” While that song didn’t become a huge crossover smash, it did put Boogie on the map, bring some much-needed attention to his latest mixtape, The Reach, and probably had a lot to do with the fact Boogie just signed a deal with Interscope Records. Listen to our New Rappers to Watch Out for in 2015 playlist on Apple Music. Just remember, most people start with humble beginnings. While this year hasn’t been great for breaking new talent (with the obvious exception of Fetty Wap) we still put together a list of 20 new rappers to watch out for with rappers from all over the country of varying styles to see who might make an impact one day. ![]() And to think, we all once wondered if they’d be anything more than “Internet rappers.”īut as legends flirt with irrelevance and established stars ascended to new heights, we’re still on the lookout for that new new because no matter how good things are, we’re always wondering what’s next. Cole sold out MSG and Staples, Kendrick Lamar broke Spotify streaming records when To Pimp a Butterfly dropped, and the Drake/Meek Mill beef became the first rap beef everyone, their mother, and their least favorite corporate brand on social media discussed. While legends like Jay Z, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne have all had their struggles, young veterans have stepped up and become full fledged superstars J. 2015 might go down as one of the greatest years in rap history (yeah, we said it) because it feels like hip-hop has finally become the epicenter of pop culture at large.
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