The only rookie with a chart-topping album, peaking at No.1 on Billboard’s Independent Artist chart, Alabama’s Bleu took a strong hold of the melodic corner of the genre with his Moon Boy project which featured an all-star cast of guests from Moneybagg Yo to Drake. Though only one year has past since his breakout track with Lil Baby “We Paid,” the Detroit rapper has already matured in leaps and bounds and there are no signs of his growth slowing any time soon.
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His latest mixtape Free Dem Boyz, gave Dugg his first top 10 Billboard album ever, peaking at No.8 on the Billboard 200. His immediately identifiable voice, distinct knack for guitar-laden samples and ability to swap flows on a dime back Dugg’s bid to be one of the year’s best new rappers.
Through songs such as “4 Da Gang” and Tyler, The Creator’s “LEMONHEAD,” 42 Dugg has continually stolen the show from his collaborators. The versatility of his expressive voice and cadence, explosive delivery and witty humor make Baby Keem an easy pick for this HipHopDX’s Best New Rapper. From song-of-the-year contender “family ties,” to the Brent Faiyaz-assisted “lost souls,” no new artist pushed the culture forward more than Keem. The Carson, California rapper may have begun his career with the explosive “ORANGE SODA,” but 2021 marked his transformation into a genuine rap superstar with his excellent The Melodic Blue, an album ripe with bangers to please the old heads and new generation alike. His rap skills may have been cultivated by big cousin Kendrick Lamar, but Baby Keem’s successes are the product of years of preparation and growth. The 2021 Hip Hop Rookie of the Year award goes to… BABY KEEM Review all of our award categories and nominees. Proven in 2021 and poised to take 2022 by storm, these artists are some of the best new rappers right now and the future of the genre, so get used to seeing their names.
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