Demons & Monsters by 347Aidan

Layers and raw vocals, that’s what brings 347Aidan’s last single “Demons & Monster” its eery and enticing appeal. The young artist has a specifically raspy voice that creates its own ambiance when harmonious. The acoustic guitar grounds the song as the bass carries you through an array of emotions portrayed by 347Aidan. He reveals who’s truly corrupt and evil in society, all wrapped in an infectious chorus. It’s the monsters that run the world.

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Life’s Hard, Love Hurts by Lil Sad Boi

Life’s Hard, Love Hurts is a raw and organic EP created by Lil Sad Boi. He expresses his emotions fully, shouting out legends before him such as Lil Peep and XXXTENTACION that used their emotion as slates or mirrors for their music. Lil Sad Boi connects through the most human emotions: loss, heartbreak, and wanderlust. He’s searching for the answers that many of us are diving into. Each song, from “X Wing” to “Cali Girl” is a reflection of a love lost or barely able to come to fruition. This project is definitely residing in the realm of Emo Rap. Lil Sad Boi manages to put his mind and way of expression on the line to make a masterpiece fit for those feeling a little too lonely.

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Outside, Inside by Makai Keyes ft. Foe Snow

The search for love can be treacherous, but Makai Keyes and Foe Snow manage to make the love pains sound whimsical. “Outside, Inside” is a snappy almost-love song. Makai is searching for someone who will let him in, but the journey hasn’t been all sunshine. “I’m on my own so you know I’m alone now, but I done learned a lot of things that I know now.” Foe Snow speaks his peace, adding his own distorted flare to his vocals and the instrumentals. His verse steps into the realm of R&B, making the track all the more dynamic.

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Crash Tonight by Funeral

“Crash Tonight” is the first song I’ve ever heard from North Carolina rapper Funeral, but it definitely won’t be the last. Emotional music has always been a staple in popular music, but now it’s merging into Hip Hop more than ever before. Funeral is a part of a generation of artists that enjoys being vulnerable, and despite the genres' harder history, has a deep connection and talent for Hip Hop. “Crash Tonight” has crass and worn vocals mixed with hyper pop distortion and frankly dark lyrics. Similar to mega artists like Trippie Redd and the late Juice WRLD, Funeral in “Crash Tonight” manages to take a subject matter that would usually be grim and makes it rhythmic and brighter than the assumed emotions and story behind it. Funeral and his SoundCloud listeners would agree, he’s on the verge of a blowup.

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Trapatar by Keko

How is he not famous yet? 

That was my initial thought after listening to the opening track of Trapatar by Keko. The Atlanta rapper’s latest project has all the trappings of any artist you’d see in a Cole Bennett music video or featured on the next Drake single. Keko has a casual and almost childish cadence, one somewhat akin to Lil Yachty’s low but childlike voice. Keko sets himself apart from most with his approach, acting as if each instrumental is an opponent. He wants to have the best flow for each sound or style he’s working with- at least that’s how it sounds. This allows him to rap on the heavy trap and drill beats as well as some of the less conventional styles. Each track on his new EP hits differently, but it’ll only draw you in more.

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No Hook by BunnyTheDon

BunnyTheDon keeps a tight grip on her cash and an even tighter grip on the industry. Her new single and visual “No Hook” is sure to lure in more listeners. Similar to the music video, shot by FilmedByTylan, BunnyTheDon is a woman in a predominantly male game. She finds confidence is proving herself. Her lyrics aren’t copied and her drive to be better than the boys at this is genuine. As a Maryland native and a boisterous MC, she’s sure to have fans all across the country in no time.

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Since99 is At The Forefront of A New Wave

No matter how you feel about Since99’s cadence, he has the beats, punchlines and puns to demand his respect as an artist. Layer his lyricism on top of an impressive, bouncy beat and you conjure a majority of his latest work, high energy, but somehow monotone hits. Since99 continues to embrace what makes him stand out from the typical rapper persona. There’s no gimmick. His songs stay true to him and cause the same characteristics that some doubt him for, to be his strong suit. It’s a sort of “nerdy” rap that’s hard to pin down. With Hip Hop in the hot seat of popular music, the genre is bound to be molded and morphed as it evolves. Since 99, however, has solidified himself as a historical figure in the emergence of this newer genre.

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