New music artists 2018
2018 was a great year for new music artists! Here are some notable ones:
- Billie Eilish - Known for her unique sound and style, Billie Eilish released her debut single "Ocean Eyes" in 2017, but gained mainstream success in 2018 with her debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"
- Lil Baby - A rising star in the hip-hop scene, Lil Baby released his debut album "Harder Than Ever" in 2018, which featured the hit single "Freestyle".
- Juice WRLD - With his emotive vocals and introspective lyrics, Juice WRLD gained a massive following in 2018 with his debut album "Goodbye & Good Riddance".
- Rex Orange County - This British singer-songwriter released his debut album "Apricot Princess" in 2017, but gained more attention in 2018 with his sophomore album "Pretty Weird".
- Tierra Whack - A Philadelphia-based rapper and singer, Tierra Whack released her debut album "Whack World" in 2018, which featured the hit single "Mumbo Jumbo".
- Yungblud - A British singer-songwriter, Yungblud released his debut album "21st Century Liability" in 2018, which blended punk, rock, and hip-hop elements.
- Gunna - A rising star in the hip-hop scene, Gunna released his debut album "Drip or Drown" in 2018, which featured the hit single "Sold Out Dates".
- Rico Nasty - A Maryland-based rapper, Rico Nasty released her debut album "Anger Management" in 2018, which featured the hit single "Smack a Bitch".
- Trippie Redd - A young rapper from Georgia, Trippie Redd released his debut album "Life's a Trip" in 2018, which featured the hit single "Dark Knight Dummo".
- Lizzo - A singer-songwriter from Minnesota, Lizzo released her third studio album "Cuz I Love You" in 2018, which featured the hit single "Juice".
- Alec Benjamin - A singer-songwriter from Arizona, Alec Benjamin released his debut album "Narrated for You" in 2018, which featured the hit single "Let Me Down Slowly".
- Quinn XCII - A singer-songwriter from Michigan, Quinn XCII released his debut album "The Story of Us" in 2018, which featured the hit single "Straight Razor".
- Chelsea Cutler - A singer-songwriter from Connecticut, Chelsea Cutler released her debut album "When I Close My Eyes" in 2018, which featured the hit single "Out of Control".
- Rexx Life Raj - A singer-songwriter from California, Rexx Life Raj released his debut album "Father Figure" in 2018, which featured the hit single "All My Love".
- YBN Cordae - A rapper from North Carolina, YBN Cordae released his debut album "The Lost Boy" in 2019, but gained attention in 2018 with his mixtape "The Neighborhood".
These are just a few examples of the many talented new music artists who emerged in 2018.