XXL unveiled its annual checklist of up-and-coming rappers on Wednesday (June 21), and the 2023 Freshman Class contains GloRilla, Finesse2Tymes, Lola Brooke, Rob49, Fridayy, 2Rare, SleazyWorld Go, Central Cee, Actual Boston Richey, Luh Tyler, TiaCorine and DC the Don.
“Narrowing down over 80 artists this yr to 12, these abilities haven’t solely been the cream that has risen to the highest, however function a illustration of the present pulse of this yr’s sound: inimitable, eclectic, vibe-y, nostalgic and rattling good,” the publication wrote upon asserting this yr’s checklist of rising superstars.
GloRilla, who was Billboard‘s R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month final November, burst onto the scene with “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” and skyrocketed into stardom together with her Cardi B collaboration, “Tomorrow 2.” She instructed Billboard, nonetheless, that she’s not finished but. “I by no means felt like I used to be a one hit marvel, however I do know lots of people was saying that,” she mentioned. “However all the pieces I’ve been dropping, individuals be messing with. They’re like, ‘Oh, okay,’ so I really feel like I’ve finished it, however I nonetheless really feel like I obtained far more. I would like like 100 plaques, 100 No. 1s.
She additionally mentioned she’s happy with her success up to now. “Put different individuals on. Put my of us on, deal with my household. I actually really feel like I helped break a door down for my individuals,” she says of what she’s gotten to do.
See XXL’s full 2023 Freshman Class right here.
