What better way to start Blonded Reviews’ blog debut than with a rap countdown of the “Top five rappers who are 25 and under”. After acclaimed rapper Earl Sweatshirt’s birthday has just passed and him now being the big 25, everyone at Blonded thought it would be really fun to celebrate by listing some of the youngest and most talented rappers in the game right now along with our favorite projects by them! Let’s jump right in, shall we? Starting off this list is Chance the Rapper who is currently 25 making him the oldest rapper on this list but one of the most noteworthy and influencing rappers here. There is no denying that Chance is one of the most popular or mainstream artists on this list amassing a huge following once his album “Coloring Book” had dropped and his one track “No problem” sky rocketing up music charts and even being nominated for the 2016 Grammy award for best rap song of the year. Even with all this praise, his best work has to go to his classic album titled “Acid Rap.” Stumbling into the number four spot is original rapper Saba who is only 24-year(s)-old. Definitely the most underrated or unheard of rapper on this list. His best album to date has to be “Care for me” with every song being an instant hit as well as them all hitting home with most audiences because most of the tracks on this album deal with the struggles many young adults face today. Coming in at number three on this list has to be Denzel Curry who is also 24-year(s)-old. Still referred to by many as “underrated” and “deserves way more attention.” Denzel is one of those rappers who puts on a crazy persona in the stagelight and that definitely helps capture the vibe of the songs he puts out. Kind of comparable to famous deceased rapper X in a way. Denzel’s most notable album being TA1300 for constant “bangers.” Sliding in at number two is Joey Bada$$ who is now 24-year(s)-old. His best album by far is the mixtape he created when he was only 16-year(s)-old! 1999 is probably one of the most vintage albums you will ever hear with every track just screaming throwback vibes and filling your ears with nostalgic tunes. To no surprise, the number one spot goes to Earl Sweatshirt. Now just turning 25 and being an OG member of the OFWGKTA, Earl never disappoints with any of the albums he produces. His newest album “Some Rap Songs” hits harder than any other album we’ve heard this year and has way more meaning than what most people think. With that, this wraps up our list for some of the youngest and skilled rappers out there, it pains me not to put on all members of Brockhampton because Dom McLennon is the only one older than 25.
Honorable mentions:
Kevin Abstract (22)
Vince Staples (25)
Playboi carti (22)
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