Kwengface — The Memoir

Kwengface shows his face. Since his 2018 solo breakout, the South London native has become a dominant force in the UK drill scene, his identity shielded by his signature balaclava. For his third full-length, the 25-year-old rapper drops the mask both literally and across 17 tracks that detail his life over the past few years. Giggs, SL, Lancey Foux, Knucks, BOJ, Yung Fume, and many more provide features.

Kweku Smoke — Old Compound

Kumasi native Kweku Smoke has become one of Ghana’s more notable rappers over the last few years, capping off 2022 with two EP releases: Big Shmoke and Eye Red with Hordzi. While his sound has incorporated both trap and the drill sound now associated with his hometown, Old Compound trends more toward the former as he acknowledges the influence of his upbringing.

Jean Deaux — HEAVY

“Tell ‘em Jean Deaux back.” Emerging from Chicago’s mid-’10s hip-hop and R&B hotbed, Jean Deaux has continued to expand her sound as a solo artist in addition to her work as a guest artist and songwriter. Her new EP HEAVY trades the airy soul of previous projects for a more forward, confident pop approach that pushes the boundaries of R&B.

SCY Jimm — Trench Baby

Florida street rap is undergoing a renaissance of sorts, and with a recent signing to Quality Control, SCY Jimm is looking to elevate above the crowd. The Bunnell native offsets his urgent flow with a heavy drawl, and doesn’t stray from the formula he’s built on his feature-free major-label debut.

Jordan Hawkins — 4Play

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Hawkins straddles the line between R&B and rock, and his church choir beginnings are evident in his timeless sound. Born in North Carolina and based in LA, the artist delivers his second EP, following 2021’s Heart Won’t Stop, featuring Reggie Becton and Phabo.

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