New or old, it don’t matter; these women are the realest.
Angel Haze
Come-Up: The 22 year old Michigan native released her EP Reservation just last year. Upon release, Haze perked up ears with her single "Werkin Girls" and more recently with her goose bump inducing version of Macklemore's "Same Love."
Key-Tracks: "New Slaves," "Echelon (It's My Way)," "Smile n Hearts," and "Realest"
Why She's Killing It: She spits super clean and she's got absolutely no filter. Haze is lyrical brilliance personified.
Check out Angel Haze's "Dirty Gold" series, leading up to her debut album here.
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Awkwafina
Come-Up: Originally from Queens, Awkwafina broke out as an east coast rapper upon returning home from university in Beijing. She's well-known on the NYC scene for her raw talent and personality.
Key Tracks: "NYC Bitche$," "My Vag," "Yellow Ranger," and "Peggy Bundy"
Why She's Killing It: She produces some of her own songs and her beats, as well as her lyrics, are SICK.
Listen to more of Awkwafina here.
