XXL has revealed the cover of their annual Freshmen cover. This
year is the first year that twelve candidates have been chosen, and as the
cover states, R&B artists are now included. Chance The Rapper, Rich Homie Quan, Isaiah Rashad, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil
Durk, Kevin Gates, Troy Ave, Vic Mensa, Lil Bibby, Jon Connor, and August Alsina were staff picks while Jarren Benton was voted in by fans.
What do you think of their list? Do you agree with who made
it, or do you feel like there are other candidates more deserving who should
have made it?
I posted what I think on my blog, but I'm just glad Jarren Benton got on there.
ReplyDeleteI was satisfied with all the picks except August Alsina, Rich Homie Quan, Ty Dolla $ign... I'm not that familiar with Lil Durk or Lil Bibby, but I know I enjoyed one of those guys' songs (I got their names confused, apparently). There were some guys that definitely could have replaced the three I mentioned above... Vince Staples, Boldy James, Bishop Nehru, Denzel Curry, etc. are all better talents than those guys are, in my opinion.
DeleteVery True, I would replace August with Vince. Boldy I'm not so sure since I don't like him personally and the whole purpose of the list is to predict who is going to blow up next. I just think it is very unlikely. Same with Bishop, except that I like him.
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