Best up-and-coming hip-hop star?

keysersoze3421 · Joined: 08 Mar 2007 Posts: 22908

Which of the following artists shows the most talent for the future? While some are younger than others, all have blossomed or emerged over the past couple of years, releasing acclaimed albums or mixtapes and earning a series of accolades and high praise from publications, fans, and hip-hop heads.

This isn't meant to be an exclusive list of emerging hip-hop stars. Feel free to add any that you feel show as much or more promise.

Also, rank them.

Big K.R.I.T.
Danny Brown
A$AP Rocky
ScHoolboy Q
Kendrick Lamar
Ab-Soul
Future
Action Bronson
2Chainz
Death Grips
Jay Rock
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Greg_Jennings · Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 22849 Location: Milwaukee

Curren$y and Big K.R.I.T., if you can even consider them up-and-coming
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Darrelle Revis · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 1:58 pm Post subject:

Joey Bada$$ is gonna be great.
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PackerFanDan · Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 13801 Location: UW-Parkside

Kendrick

Danny Brown
Ab-Soul
Schoolboy Q
Krit
ASAP Rocky
Action Bronson
Joey Bada$$

As producers:
Clams Casino
SpaceGhostPurrp
ASAP Ty Beats

ASAP has the most star power.

2 Chainz isn't up and coming, he's been around for YEARS as "tity boi" in the group playaz circle.

champ+jay+al=SB · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:25 pm Post subject:

thrILL! · Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 16434 Location: Los Angeles, CA

OnCue
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Anonymous3 · Joined: 09 Oct 2011 Posts: 775 Location: Indiana University

K-Dot is the obvious answer...but a sleeper pick:

Rockie Fresh
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norcalraider510 · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject:

Lil Rue

He's not going to be on MTV or any of that ish but he's going to be real good.
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Darkness · Joined: 24 Jun 2012 Posts: 4188 Location: CA-TX

Kendrick, ASAP, Earl

Sandwiche · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject:

Kendrick's dedication to bringing unique and amazing perspectives to his music puts him over the top. His new album is easily my most highly anticipated this year.
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S. Taylor · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:01 pm Post subject:

If you're talking mainstream appeal, it's ScHoolboy Q.
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MonserinNC · Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:02 pm Post subject:

I dont really think rap is as linear as it used to be. Basically no one sells albums anymore so its all about live shows and internet presence. All of these guys pretty much are in there own lanes.

Of the group, the only kind of huge guy in the making is probably A$AP Rocky.

2Chainz shouldnt even be on this list, haha
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