Fresh Buds is a new series on Daily Chiefers that takes an inside look at budding artists making waves on the internet. We focus on what’s important—the music, and less on the numbers. Read on to find out which new artists we think are bringing a fresh sound to their respective genres. Stay tuned for more!
03 Greedo
03 Greedo has been called “hip-hop’s fastest-rising and most musically gifted rappers and producers” as his buzz continues to expand from his Southern California hometown of Watts to the rest of the country. He has been exploding onto the scene lately and has been quickly becoming recognized as one of the most promising up and coming acts as we head into 2018. Greedo is sure to be a superstar if he can avoid legal troubles. #FreeGreedo
QUIN NFN
Austin, TX local Quin NFN is one of the hottest rising rappers out right now. His Gametime Pt. 1, 2, & 3 videos have been propelling his career into the spotlight in the past few months. This 16 year old is making major waves on the internet and is predicted to blow in 2018. He is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with after being cosigned by other Texas rappers including Ft Worth superstar Go Yayo. He has one of the hardest styles out right now and it is quite refreshening. Get hip to this young star now and watch him rise to the top next year.
JayDaYoungan
Rising star Jay da Youngan is putting on for Bogalusa, Louisiana. He is on fire right now after the release of his mixtape “The Real Jumpman 23.” He follows up the tape with video for a his smash hit “Elevate.” Jay has been consistently putting out quality music and is things have really started to pick up for him lately. He is one of the most promising acts to rise in late 2017. IF you haven’t heard his name before I guarantee you will be seeing a lot of him in 2018. Check out the video above as he makes his way to the top.
Gunna
YSL affiliate GUNNA is on a wave right now. He follows up the successful release of his latest project “Drip or Drown” with a video for the title track. There are no surprises here that Gunna is quickly becoming a name everyone knows. He has been steadily putting out content and becoming a viral sensation. Other favorites from this new Atlanta start include his smash hit “Phases” and “Vibes in LA.” If you are still sleeping on Gunna you better wake up.
Its Tadoe
Baltimore stand up! Its Tadoe recently caught my eye with his latest hit “Charge Up.” He has been doing his thing for a minute now and it is paying off. This video features Tadoe in his city with his crew. I’ve had this song on repeat since i first came across it and the video made me love it even more. Also, see his most recent video for Trending which just dropped yesterday.