Top Ten Up and Coming Rappers 2011
This list is intended to be informative to the public of the next big rappers to emerge in 2011. This list is created on the terms of artist buzz, internet presence, major radio play, fans, social networking sources, production, sound, and hype of new and semi new rappers coming into the major music industry and spotlight in 2011.Jay Electronica is phenomenal. The lyrics in Exhibit C are wild. His flow is retarded- working with Jay-Z can only benefit him. Roc Nation mixtape with Jay-Z and J Cole is crazy. Him, XV and Smoke DZA should all be higher- especially over Mac Miller's wack ass.
He has one of the best and unique flows of all time and is bring hip hop back from the grave. He will go down as one of the greats.
He is as good a lyricist as anyone in the game, and he has great flow with a unique style.
Not many people have heard of XV, or "Vizzy", but he is incedibly talent. Anyone who listens to his "Zero Heros" mixtape and doesn't agree with him being on this list is insane.
His song called awesome is amazing wuth pusha T. Its on nba2k12 and it is really upbeat
Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American recording artist, record producer and actor. Wale's old-school hip hop style will take you back. His recent success with Rick Ross has been making waves both in the media and on the streets in early 2011.
Michael Wayne Atha (born December 30, 1979), better known as Yelawolf, is an American rapper from Gadsden, Alabama. In his early years, Yelawolf released his first independent album "Creek Water', which was released in 2005. During 2005 to 2010, he released one extended play (EP) and four mixtapes... read more Yelawolf is a talented white rapper who will leave you saying, "Wow, that guy raps as fast as Twista." He has a unique sound, which can be compared to a fusion of Eminem and Twista. "Pop the Trunk" by Yelawolf is what is causing all the ruckus.
Yela is one of the best out right now behind Hopsin and SwizZz at funk volume. Yela spits real and isn't afraid to speak his mind same attitude as eminem and em is his mentor. You'll see a lot from this artist!
Almost definitely the best rapper to come out of the boonies of Alabama, he's got the speed and lyrical skills to make him one of the best. And signing with Shady just improved his chances of blowing up
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Raised in Compton, California, Lamar embarked on his musical career as a teenager under the stage name K-Dot, releasing a mixtape that garnered local attention and led to his signing with indie record label Top Dawg... read more Kendrick Lamar is going to save hip hop music, his lyrics are real and HI POWER is his best song. A very talented rapper and after all he was influenced by the legendary Tupac shakur...
"HE GOES IN EVERY SONG! Kendrick Lamar and the and the whole Black Hippie Family will bring Real West Coast Hip-Hop back. I can't wait to see what beat he destroys on his upcoming album"
This is a Amazing Singer he has loads of potenttial his raps are incredible they have amazing flow and power to it. Why is he not in the top ten...
This is the guy to watch this year. He is reviving southern hip-hop and has the potential to be a great emcee. Listen to his mixtapes he is not like other rappers who don't have roots and know how to write a dope rhyme. Big K.R.I.T. is a real dude that raps for the people
Opening for rising artist Wiz Khalifa is what is getting the fans excited about this guy. Krit is Mississippi.
Big Krit represents for the South. I love his flow and the music. It has a bit of an old school feel that I enjoy.
Marcus Jamal Hopson, better known by his stage name Hopsin, is an American rapper, record producer, director and actor from Los Angeles, California. Hopsin was born on July 18, 1985. His first album was called Emurge but he's best known for his album titled Raw. He's huge on the Internet with his "Sag My Pants" video and his "Ill Mind of Hopsin" series. He's actively involved with his fans and acts like a normal guy. Great flow, but he's unwilling to change his style to fit with the stupid meaningless crap that is the norm. So no stupid club bangers. Another rapper to check out, is BrandUn Deshay. He's totally unrelated to Hopsin, no style resemblace, but he is really good with a made for radio sound. Check him out also, very active with his fans.
Sag My Pants
Kill Her
Hop on Madness
Or Heather Nicole (7th place in saddest rap songs)
Well done he is very creative rapper with great dissing skills!
He actually made me to listen to Slim Shady old songs like My name is and The Real Slim Shady
He was also inspired by Eminem.
wiz khalifa is only in his early 20's and he already is better than any rapper on the radio. TGOD
Wiz is next and one of the greats
With Wiz Khalifa taking center stage in 2011, he is finding major success with his smash hit "Black and Yellow." He is being dubbed as "The New Snoop."
Fredrick Tipton, better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an American rapper from Gary, Indiana. All that needs to be said about Freddie is people are comparing him to Tupac Shakur. Listening to one of his tracks will take you back to 1996.
Jermaine Lamarr Cole is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. Born on a military base in Germany but raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early-2007. Way better than that wiz khalifa bs, all wiz does is make songs about how he smokes weed and gets high and all that crap
YMCMB is the biggest fail in the world, J Cole is our revenge.
Tupac, Biggie, Nas and Eminem are way better than
Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga.
J. Cole will be an icon in the rap game for years to come. Other young rappers that may blow up that are terrific are Big K. R. I. T., and Kendrick Lamar. Jay Electronica is a great lyricist but I can't see him becoming huge in the game. COLE WORLD!
The Newcomers
Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr., better known by his stage name B.o.B, is an American recording artist and music producer from Decatur, Georgia.
Malcolm James McCormick (January 19, 1992 – September 7, 2018), best known by his stage name Mac Miller, was an American rapper from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was also a noted record producer under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman.
Miller died of an apparent drug overdose on September 7, 2018. This dude has to be number 1, man I like wiz but seriously this bubblegum rap, any 8 yr old can do that. Mac miller is the whole package, wait and watch this boy grow... Check out restless 2012 imhi2 entertainment.W. YouTube. Coimhi2ent
He's up there with wiz. He is like one of the best up and coming rappers! Yeah suck on that Lil Wayne!
So fresh so much to offer white man in a black dominated rap world
He is 1 quarter of slaughter house and has the sickest flow and bars, listen to this following song. "Take My City" (feat. B.O.B & Crooked I) - DJ Drama.
Also look up "2.0 cypher 2011" on you tube
Although his lyrics need some work, he has niiice flow. He's definitely got potential. Check out the G.O.O. D Friday tracks he was featured on.
Colson Baker, better known by his stage names MGK and Machine Gun Kelly, is an American rapper and actor, from Cleveland, Ohio.
Ben Haggerty, (born, June 19, 1983) known by his stage name Macklemore and formerly Professor Macklemore, is an American singer and songwriter from Seattle, Washington. Best sound coming out of the Northwest! Macklemore is more than music, he changes people's lives through his songs. "Life is a beautiful struggle, I record it, hope it helps you maneuver through yours". Thanks Mack for turning my life around.
Johnny's recent success as the producer for Taylor Gang and Wiz Khalifa is creating a buzz in the hip hop community. His witty tempos and stunning instrumentals, in addition to his work with major artists, are getting him noticed. Besides producing, he is also a singer/rapper and is becoming a major success in 2011.
"One word comes to mind when I hear Johnny Juliano: 'Money.'"
productions are crazy and raps are unique and somewhat nasty.
With recent success from major radio station spins of his song titled "Freak Dance," Tay Simms is starting to stir excitement in the community as the next "white rapper/producer to make it since Eminem." He is largely being dubbed as "the white Lil Wayne."
"Do not sleep on Tay Simms' production capabilities."
Karim Kharbouch, better known by his stage name French Montana, is an American rapper. Born in Morocco, he immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 13 years old. His success with his DVD has propelled his rap career to the forefront of the scene. He is already recognized and affiliated with Akon.
Although most of his raps probably wont appeal to you if you're not a fan of weed, you can't deny that he definitely has skills on the mic
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, known professionally as Big Sean, is an American hip hop recording artist from Detroit, Michigan. In my opinion, Big Sean is a bit overrated, but he definitely has skill, and he has the mainstream appeal that will likely allow him to blow up big.
Rakim Mayers, better known by his stage name ASAP Rocky, is an American rapper, record producer, director and actor from Harlem, New York.West Coast rapper Nipsey Hussle is becoming the "it" rapper for California. His affiliation with Snoop Dogg on a track and his recent hit "Feelin' Myself" featuring Lloyd are the reasons for the buzz and hype.
Currently signed to Young Money, Cory Gunz is not unknown by the masses, but he hasn't been sought after as much until now. Being featured on Lil Wayne's "Six Foot, 7 Foot" is why fans around the world are beginning to pay attention to younger Young Money artists.