June 21, 2023
2023 XXL Freshman Class Revealed
[ad_1] The inception of hip-hop, which began 50 years ago this August, can be likened to the formation process of a diamond. Through the application of heat and pressure over a certain period of time, a flawlessly imperfect gem is formed. And like rap, the process is all about evolution.Sounds, musical landscapes, cadences, lyricism, delivery of rhymes and more have changed throughout the last six decades. And staying true to XXL’s yearly tradition, the Freshman class for 2023 was selected based on the artists’ undeniable impact.Within every pivot hip-hop has experienced over the years, a crop of rising individuals proudly reach for and tightly grasp the baton. Narrowing down over 80 artists...
