As everyone closes out 2011 with their year-end lists, IFWT wanted to get in on the action as well. We pay close attention to all of the artists that are on their way up, and we have a few in mind that we want to spotlight to let you know to watch out for in 2012. We’ll be announcing 4 every day next week (in no particular order). Leave comments or tweet us and let us know who YOU think should be on the list and find out who made it starting next Monday!!
Action Bronson is what NYC hip hop has been waiting for
330 STAND UP FOR @STALLEY … YA HEARD!
Pusha t album,slaughter house album corey guns album, iPhone 5 and iPad 3. NBA finals…
Slaughterhouse, Vado, don trip, fred da godson,kendrick lamar,grafh,ace hood,joell ortiz
pill jae millz diggy
Kendrick Lamar definitely. No competition.
Jon Connor watch out for this guy
Definitely The Weeknd.
Will C. definitely. His name is my link, check him out. Only 14 and he’s spittin fire and talking about real stuff, and he’s sellin hot beats.
G-Scott (@gscottking) — Freddie Gibbs’ new artist out of Gary.
Jon Connor, Laws & XV.
RITTZ -Rittz-Rittz-Rittz….RITTZ IS THE BEST NEW RAPPER BY A LONGSHOT
KENDRICK LAMAR, BIG K.R.I.T. & CHILDISH GAMBINO
Jon Connor should be on that list!! Season 2 was top 3 mixtapes of the year!! AVM BCC. Yooouu Knooooow!!
Musicians: Childish Gambino, Dev, Steve Aoki (already popular, but going to take it mainstream ala David Guetta)
Troy Ave. been holdin’ it down for a minute
oh forgot to mention fam-lay
Los, Neako, Jon Hope, Chevy Woods, Mod Sun, and Kid Ink
John Hope, Providence, RI
@JonHope #1of1
Just heard this new rapper the other day named Kickin’ Wayne. I can see him being the next big thing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I46VkDunG1o&context=C3eb129cADOEgsToPDskJKBL0r8UHPAmeWAQh8xWWa
@TheKickinWayne on twitter
Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, meek millz, diggy,
sum beat maker by the name of architect
FREDDY HEFNER (http://freddyhefner.com)
don’t let the name fool you, SHE is a bomb ass CHICK.
singer x rapper = this girl is a strapper. a female drake w| way more swag x undeniable flow.
Don’t sleep on Fashawn. He will be releasing The ecology and the mixtape champagne & styrofoam cups. Check out his new video. DOPE!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6P9h4WN0u0
also big krit 4eva and a day mix tape a must download and live from the underground is a must cop.
Here is my list for up in coming artist to keep an eye on
1. Big KRIT
2. Fashawn
3. Kendrick Lamar
Check out Fashawn putting it down for the 559.
Best kept secret in hip hop today.
IDK why all the whack rappers get the buzz
I CAN’T BELIEVE NOBODY MENTIONED A$AP ROCKY! HE’S A BEAST. I CAN SEE WHY NONE OF YOU WILL EVER MAKE IT TO AN A&R POSITION. HALF OF YOU IDIOTS ALREADY NAMED PEOPLE WHO ARE GETTING THEIR SHINE AND WERE ALREADY FEATURED ON THE XXL FRESHMEN COVER. I CAN EXCUSE YOUR GRAMMAR, BUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE/TASTE OF RAP TO THE MASSES IS WHY YOU WILL CONTINUE TO COMMENT ON A BLOG.
I heard this incredible ARTIST out of Detroit by the name of Shamarr W… I truly believe he deserves a shot at the world hearing what he has to say…
JOELL ORTIZ
BeatMessiah! He’s only 15 years old
Get BeatMessiah on that list! He was born in 1996
Jitta On The Track check out DJ Premier and 45 King talking about him @ 4:50 in part 2 of the interview. He is NEXT on the Making The Beat Show.
http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2011/12/29/making-the-beat-w-dj-premier-the-45-king-video/
HELLO MR NICE WATCH…..YALL NEEDA SUPPORT THIS #OMFT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crO5dEhjBNg
M. Reck
Fred The Godson
Lady Guyanna
Jay Electronica
G.I The General
Deltrice
Pill
Vayne?
Papoose
Gunplay
Check this dude out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7NSMWYif7o
Yo Flex! Don’t pick anyone that was already on a double XXL Cover. That is corny B, keep it real and find new artist.
Jon Connor, XV, Troy Ave, MGK, SchoolBoy Q, Laws, Maffew Ragazino, Action Bronson, ASAP Mobb, Mr MF Esquire.
That is ten right there.