Rise of the Underground: Artists to Watch Vol 2

Hey, hey, hey! It's your favorite blogger here & I have been thinking and playing LOTS of songs lately...and guess what? I'm coming back with another TOP 10!!! This time I went with a specific genre: HIP-HOP! Okay?  

In no specific order, take a moment to listen to some of the HOTTEST underground hip-hop artists I've come across over the past few months.

They're lyrical. They're beat slaughterers. They're inspirational. They're real. They're raw. They're HIP-HOP!

This is going to be your new favorite playlist! #ThankMeLater

Okay, so a few of these you've heard of if you're into this genre...others may be liquid heroine that you haven't yet experienced. Well, I'm about to be your drug pusher as I drop these artists & put you up on some of the hottest and most underrated in the loop right now.

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Let's get to the music shall we?!

JOYNER LUCAS --Okay, so you've probably--by now--heard his controversial "I'm Not Racist" track & have seen the video. Well, I'm not here to give you that one. But, if you haven't check out his YouTube for that one. TODAY, I'm bringing you his "I'm Sorry" from his 508 project. Be sure to follow him on Facebook here and Twitter here. You can also preview & purchase this single on iTunes below. Drop your comments below to let me know what you think about the song. #pressPlay

JOEY BADA$$ --I literally went through soooooooo many songs trying to find the best one. This artist is so legit & consistent. He progressed from his earlier songs & it's evident in every recent track he's put out. I'm just going to give you the entire album: All Amerikkkan Bada$$ {AABA}. Be sure to follow this artist on Facebook & Twitter & pick up his latest album AABA today! #pressPLAY

BURGA -- I'm very picky when it comes to certain types of music that I will listen to. When I heard this mixtape, I played it all the way through--no skipping--and just vibed. Yet another artist that has the storytelling technique in a lot of his songs. One of my favorites off his mixtape, "R.E.A.L: Realize Everyone Ain't Loyal" titled "Reminiscing". Be sure to follow him on Facebook & Twitter & pick up this single & more by Burga on iTunes. #pressPLAY

JARREN BENTON --Straight out of Decatur, GA, this artist has been in cyphers alongside Cyhi, also on this list. He's definitely underrated and once you listen to him, you'll agree. He has so many different freestyle videos and cyphers, but this is his original "The One" featuring Demrick from his LP "The Mink Coat Killa". Let me know what you think in the comments & don't forget to slide over to his Facebook & Twitter & hit that follow button. You can pick this song up on iTunes now. #pressPLAY

100 PROOF --Another artist my fiance brought to my attention, this artist will be on every playlist you create from this day forward. We came across this artist on Facebook & have been playing his songs ever since. He definitely deserves more credit and acknowledgement. This is his original "Pull Up & Flex" off his "Keep It Hot" album. If you look to your right, you'll find the media player for this album. Be sure to pick up this album on iTunes below. Don't forget to support the artist by following him on Facebook & Twitter.
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HOPSIN --A Los Angeles artist with undeniable talent; he's also a record producer, director & actor. His latest album, "No Shame", has 17 tracks and one of my favorite is "Witch Doctor". With 52 ratings between 4 & 5 stars, this album is one to own. Be sure to support this artist by following him on Facebook & Twitter. And don't forget to pick up his new album on iTunes (left icon) or you can pick up this single only (right icon). Without further ado: #pressPLAY

BIG K.R.I.T. --Yet another storyteller, this is a southern artist that is severely underrated. And I am pretty sure you have heard of him. If you haven't, I'd say you've lived under a rock for the past few years. With tracks like "Cadillactica" and "Keep the Devil Off", from his earliest to his latest, he stays consistent and ALWAYS brings his A-game. This song comes from his latest album "4eva Is a Mighty Long Time" titled "Get Away". Be sure to go support this artist by following him on Facebook & Twitter. And don't forget to pick up his new album on iTunes (left icon) or you can pick up this single only (right icon). #pressPLAY

CYHI THE PRYNCE --Once again, if you haven't heard of this artist you've been hibernating for the past few years and have been musically deprived. I'm serious. Hailing from Stone Mountain, he is a playlist permanent. You know... those artists that get put on EVERY playlist? He's one of those. I don't think I've heard a song I haven't liked by this guy. The song I chose for this top 10 is titled "Closer" off his new album "No Dope on Sundays". You can pick up his new album on iTunes (left icon) or you can pick up this single only (right icon). And don't forget to follow him on Facebook & Twitter to stay updated. #pressPLAY

FUTURISTIC --This artist has a versatile style. He has his club hits then he has those songs that make you want to vibe out & just chill. He has the ability to flip the script and tell a story that you can relate to. He is definitely an artist to watch. Underrated is an understatement. Here's his video "Get it Together". Be sure to support this artist by following him on Facebook and Twitter. And don't forget to pick this song up on iTunes: available now! #pressPLAY

NF --Alright, I'm going to be honest with you here: I don't know a lot about this artist. I literally JUST came across him like two days ago...literally. I cannot fathom why I haven't came across him sooner, because I am always searching for underground artists with the lyrical abilities of some of the the greats. What I do know, he's been doing this for a while. Something else I know? He's another playlist permanent. Here's his song "All I Have" from his Mansion album. Be sure you support this artist by following him on Facebook & Twitter. And don't forget to pick up his Mansion album (left icon) or this single only (right icon) on iTunes below. #pressPLAY

And that rounds off this week's Top 10. 

These are my picks of storytellers & lyricists that people need to watch for. In my opinion, that's what hip-hop is missing right now. The storytellers. The lyricists. The true artists that paint vivid pictures with their words. These artists are definitely the Picasso's of our time. I hope you enjoyed the artists I chose. Drop your comments below to let me know what you think about my selections. In addition, be sure to follow the links in the text to visit their social media sites; also don't forget to preview their music through the iTunes icons made available to you.

Do you have a suggestion for the next top 10? Leave me a comment to let me know. Top 10's will be posted EVERY SUNDAY & will be full of new & exciting artists. If you like this post, then be sure to share this with your friends. #SharingIsCaring

Thank you once again & remember: another site, but not just another blog. The home where we bring you artists with flavor and stories with substance: The Underground Artistry.

Enjoy the music. Support the artists.

#ThankMeLater

xoxo,
Rachel Marie
The Underground Artistry
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Good Girl

Hey...you...reading this...wanna dive into a nostalgic daydream with me real quick? Xscape playing in the background, sitting on the sofa just vibin' to the sound of the 90s. I hear it in my head...

Don't you ever yearn for that old school music? That music that put you in the mood at the sound of the beat drop? The 'vibe approved', turn ya speakers up, get up & dance, sing-along if you wanted to-type music?

The type of music that made you wanna learn more about the artist(s); made you want to buy tickets to their concerts; made you want to stand in line for new released albums?

Well, if you're in this daydream with me: SNAP OUT OF IT because have I got a treat for YOU!

Introducing GOOD GIRL!! I am absolutely IN LOVE with this group! They have that old school feel with the new school attitude & I am diggin every bit of it!

I've been searching for months now trying to come across an artist...or a group...that will give me that feeling of, "Ooooooweeeeee, I liiiike"...well, here ya go.

If you were ever a fan of Destiny's Child, Xscape, En Vogue, SWV, TLC, then you will fall in love with this dynamic foursome just as I have.

They give you harmony; they give you melody; they give you dance moves for days! Their sound is their own but you definitely have to admire their ability to blend in with whatever decade their hearts pull them to sing towards.

Meet the GIRLS:
(L:R) Arielle, Megan Nicolle, Bobbi, & J.L.

Hailing from Philly, the birthplace of legends and legends to be, you have the chill one, the fierce one, the charmer, and the silly one. Arielle is the laid back, sweetheart, while Megan is the leader of the group: always keeping them on their toes. Bobbi gives 'girl next door' a whole new meaning; all while J.L. keeps the group grounded & laughing. Their personalities shine through their videos & their chemistry is volcanic! I literally cannot think of a better foursome right now.

All between the ages of 21 & 23, these ladies are just getting started. The fierce foursome has been blowing up YouTube --where I discovered them-- ever since they auditioned for America's Got Talent in 2016. They acquired thousands of fans literally overnight! Singing Xscape's hit "Don't Let Go", they had the entire audience cheering, singing along, and rooting for their success on the show. Despite the fact they were kicked off the show in a later episode, it didn't stop their shine. Their signing with Warner Music Group was a big step in the direction for them to dominate your speakers!

Let's support the artists that are actually bringing talent back to the radio, shall we? Go--right now-- and like their FACEBOOK page; follow them on TWITTER and IG. You can pick up their EP "Goodie (The Appetizer)" on iTunes...just click here. And make sure you visit their website for the latest updates on performances, videos, and more.  >>> GOOD GIRL website <<< You really do not want to NOT be in the loop when this volcano erupts!

I'll leave you guys & gals with one more video before I sign off...as always, I love music, I love what I do, I do what I love. Here's their mashup of girl group songs that I'm sure you'll enjoy as much as I do...

Good Girl with "Girl Group Mashup"

#ThankMeLater

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xoxo,
Rachel Marie
The Underground Artistry
Another site...not just another blog.


DISCLAIMER: I do not own the rights to any of the material herein; it is solely for promotional purposes to engage an audience. For licensed material and copyright information, please visit the website for the artists given herein. 

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Thank me later!
xoxo,
Rachel Marie
The Underground Artistry

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