Artist: Lil Yachty
Hails From: Atlanta, Georgia
Age: 18
Essential Listening: “1Night,” “SAATS,” “Minnesota,” “Run Running” & “Mixtape“
Yachty maybe one of the more polarizing figures on the list based off looks alone. He dons red braids that are usually accented by red, white, or clear beads, a gold grill, some white sunglasses and a few other accessories that make him stand out like a sore thumb. His music matches his personality with some of his songs being sung off-key in falsetto, occasional Super Mario Bros. sound effects, toy piano riffs, and a bunch of other unorthodox sounds. If the music doesn’t attract you, his bubbly persona will for sure, and that’s why he’s landed a spot on this years list. Beyond that he’s got the youth of Atlanta on his side, which makes it easy to rack up 3 million views on youtube for his hottest song “1 Night.”