Take a look at 7 New York artists that are working hard to put their city on the map like Jay Z and Nas did years ago. Watch The Throne boys, these guys are coming for you.
Joey Bada$$: This Flatbush native made a name for himself with the debut mixtape 1999, a project that showcased his mind boggling lyrical prowess and almost unprecedented talent for metaphor and simile. He's now continuing to take the world by storm with his studio album B4.Da.$$ (Before the money, get it?) Check out 'Hardknock' for one of the most intricate verses you're ever likely to hear.
Action Bronson: Bronsolinio is truly one of a kid and originally planted his flag on the New York scene rapping almost exclusively about fine dining and his life as a chef. With a swarm of projects and now a debut LP under his belt, he's evolved into an accomplished MC capable of painting vivid pictures that don%u2019t require overly complicated rhymes to hit home. Listen to 'Terry' immediately for crisply produced vibes from legendary producer Alchemist.
Ratking: A New York trio consisting of relentless MC Wiki, wildly talented producer sporting life and vivid vocalist Hak. Ratking capture the unique and raw energy that encapsulates the streets of New York, with Sporting Life explaining in the past that during production he creates sounds to specifically capture elements of the streets, from traffic lights to speeding cars. Listen to 'Arnold Palmer' for a perfect example of how the three artists form together seamlessly.
Bishop Nehru: The Spring Valley youngster has a rap style wise beyond his tender years, and he's still learning. He's clearly doing something right though, with the legendary MF Doom taking him under his wing for their joint project NehruvianDoom. Feast your ears on 'Om' for a smooth but ominous collaboration between the two.
Kirk Knight: As one of the youngest members of the Pro-Era collective that Joey Bada$$ front (he's twenty), Kirk was initially best known as the group's strongest in-house producer. He's now begun to forge a clear path for himself by embarking on his own tour and self producing every track on his debut solo project, Late Knight Special. Listen to project opener 'Start Running' for a slice of this youngster's growing talent.
Remy Banks: A member of Queens hip-hop collective World's Fair, Remy stands out for his clear assonance, likeable character and direct rapping style. He's recently been touring around the world with Earl Sweatshirt on his Redy 2 Leave Tour and is affiliated with the rising UK grime and hop scene breaking in the U.S. Listen to 'Inhale'.
A$AP Ferg: When an individual breaks onto the scene ahead of his rap peers, It's always interesting to see who gets pushed up to the forefront next. When A$AP Rocky emerged, it appeared that his ghost writer A$AP Nast or fellow mob member A$AP Twelvy was up next, but Harlem native A$AP Ferg exploded onto the scene with his unique blend of huge instrumentals, boundless charisma and frenetic rapping style. Listen to 'Work' for just a taste of what he has to offer.