50 Dopest Rappers in Phoenix 2019

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KIRSIN

Practically leading his city in aesthetic, Kirsin is a force few can creatively match. Not only is his imagery a captivating and standout element, but his music is equally avant-garde-- paving new avenues for the modern-trap genre. He bleeds marvel and melody over menacing, alternative productions; birthing a sound you certainly have yet to hear. Coasting the explosion of his action-packed offering, “Lavender”, this Devil's Playground representative is beyond ready to make his mark; whilst wowing us at every turn along the way.

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LAMAR CRUSHIN

Lamar Crushin is nothing short of a rap prophet. For the average joe, this Truminati Music Group signee speaks the gospel of grinding; and he is spreading his message throughout The Copper State. He has music for those entrenched in the Phoenix streets, as well as the civilians out there solely trying to survive. No matter your walk of life, you can relate to the passion Lamar unleashes in the booth; and just how much his hard work will inevitably pay off.

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MARLEY

Signed to 316 label, and cosigned by MURS, Marley B is one of the truest emcees you'll have the pleasure of listening to. He bounces between introspective, boom-bap anthems and grooving modern-trap cuts, devoting something fresh to every track he raps on. The status-quo is not even nearly fulfilling for this Arizona rapper. He is moved by challenging himself with the rhymes he writes; and you will be moved by the records he impressively provides.

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INJURY RESERVE

The boundaries of Hip-Hop are continuously being expanded, and there is no greater a symbol of this evolution than Injury Reserve. Emblazoned by features from Freddie Gibbs, Rico Nasty, JPEGMAFIA and more, this multifarious trio is on an unstoppable incline towards breakout stardom. Everything from their production to their lyrics and deliveries is as mind-blowingly eccentric as it is excellent; indicating a new set of trendsetters for Hip-Hop's next era.

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HOTROCK SUPAJOINT

Whether a gimmick or serious venture, the talent of HotRock SupaJoint is irrefutable. Equipped solely with “two iPads and a microphone”, the rapper has managed to kick arguably the most entertaining and charismatic remix of Lil Pump's “Gucci Gang” yet-- and it is an homage to our world's favorite plant: Marijuana. In that vein, HotRock is a self-proclaimed stoner rapper; however, do not let that denomination fool you. His skill on the mic is nothing to laugh at; and with a few more eclectic releases, he could easily explode.

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YUNG REECE

When it comes to melodies, Yung Reece is reigning prince. An auto-tuned infection just waiting to take over the radio. He glides colorfully through a list of contagious, Soundcloud singles, whose song-writing, grooves and flows will have you mesmerized most. Almost every song on the rapper's page has Billboard charting potential; spotlighting a superstar's journey to mainstream shine. With the right push, Yung Reece could be the next big thing.

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HERCC

Barely moving a muscle, Hercc will manage to captivate us all. At least, that is the impression his latest releases have given; by way of their breathless verses and unforgiving instrumentals. With a seasoned, river-like flow this Arizona emcee has created some of the most impressive underground-trap records of the year. Most of them line the “Another Beautiful Day” project he dropped (including his recent track, “Jesus”) and if listened to even once, will instantly earn a spot on your favorite playlist. That is the amount of talent Hercc expresses. The same amount of talent that will make him a star.

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SLIMMY SNEAKERS

Whoever wrote “Just your average trapper turned rapper” on Slimmy Sneaker's Soundcloud bio forgot to write “phenomenal” before the last word. For, with only twelve tracks on the platform, this emcee proves that he's a force to be reckoned with. He is merciless with the bars he delivers, and even more heartless with his beat selection; releasing thumping, trap anthems that'll slaughter your favorite rapper's. Looking for hard-hitting, Arizona bangers? Look no further than Slimmy Sneakers.

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