8 FEMALE RAPPERS TO WATCH OUT FOR

In theme with WCW, I would like to appreciate my favorite upcoming female emcees who might fly under the radar as of now but soon enough their names will ring bells.

The artists included in the article often combine singing with rapping, representing a wide spectrum of vocal styles and flow.
Their skills and talent often spread beyond songwriting and vocal expression and include producing, video directing, etc.


1. Bree Runway

Bree Runway is a Ghanaian rapper based in the UK signed to EMI records as of 2018.

Her debut EP Be Runway released in 2018 garnered a lot of buzz from ctitics and taste makers with the lead single 2ON making topping Paper Magazine’s year end list and featuring in a Toyota
commercial.

Bree’s debut mixtape 200AND4EVA released in 2020 further boosted her popularity drawing the attention of rap icon Missy Elliot who hopped on the ATM remix which was a moderate success.

Although Bree is currently underrated, she’s one titktok trend away from being the next big star.

She has the charisma, talent and versatility of seasoned popstars only adding to the inevitability of her success. Bree Runway has so far been cosigned by Lady Gaga, Missy Elliot, and Doja Cat.

Here are some of the bops by Bree I suggest you get into;
Pressure
Hot hot
Apeshit
ATM ft Missy Elliot
Gucci ft Malibu Mitch
2ON
What do I tell my friends

2. Doechii


Doechii is a 22-year-old American rapper who became an internet sensation when her 2020 single “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake”, an autobiographical epic that seamlessly blends maniacal, rapid-fire rhymes with smooth-talking braggadocio, went viral on TikTok.

She caught the attention of label executives from Top Dawg Entertainment (which is a home to SZA and Kendrick Lamar) who signed her immediately.

Her first major label debut single Persuasive was well received by fans and critics alike due to its fun and energetic nature.

She recently followed up the release with new single titled Crazy released last Friday 15th April 2022.

Stay tuned for her debut album which is on the horizon and will have you gagged even more.

Songs by Doechii you should listen to asap include;
Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
Persuasive
Crazy

3. FLO MILLI


Flo Milli came out of the gates hard since her viral tiktok hit ‘In the party’following it up with her debut mixtape Ho, Why Is You Here? which dropped in July 2020
Quickly becoming a favorite, she covered several magazines, made her way up the charts, and even garnered some award nominations. Without a doubt, the star going to do more damage in 2022 the fire she left burning from her first release is still lit from that Flo Milli shit.
Flo Milli’s popular hits include;
In the party
Beef FloMix
May I
Like That Bitch

4.BIA


Since her 2020 breathrough hit ‘Best On Earth’ with Russ, Bia has been on a steady come up landing a Nicki Minaj feature along the way on her 2021 platinum certified smash hit ‘Whole Lotta Money Remix’
The 28-year-old rapper takes a nonchalant approach to her bold, aggressive bars.

After signing with Epic Records, she released her EP For Certain that was dropped in December 2020 with a deluxe version on October 2022.

BIA’s latest single London featuring J Cole is a moderate success debuting at #62 on Billboard only adding to the hype for her upcoming debut album

BIA’s popular hits include;
Whole lotta money ft Nicki Minaj
London ft J Cole
Cover Girl
Skate
Bestio ft G Herbo


5. Kaash Paige

Kaash Paige makes the list as the young artist from Dallas who got her push from social media.

As her songs went viral, she reached the ears of Gen Z, gifting them something they could fully relate to.
Her first studio album, Teenage Fever, came out in August 2020, reaching No. 2 on Billboard’s breakout artist chart.

At such a young age, Paige’s energy, skill, and aesthetic are sure to propel her to the next level.

Kaash’s most popular songs include
Love Songs
London
Heartbreaker
64’

6. Erica Banks

Now Miss Erica Banks is yet to top her 2021 breakout hit Buss It but her consistency and aggressiveness will ensure her longetivity.

The Texas rapper signed to Warner Records in partnership with 1501 Certified Entertainment as she gears up to release her debut album.

Her self-titled mixtape dropped in June of 2020, and since then, she’s received love from Nicki Minaj and so many others.
Erica’s other hits include;
Slim Waist
Toot that
Designer

7. Little Simz

A British-Nigerian rapper, singer and actress Little Simz has already achieved quite a lot for her 27 years.

With four mixtapes, four studio albums and numerous nominations and awards behind her back, the artist of Yoruba heritage doesn’t seek to impress with mindblowing lyricism and delivery skills.

She describes her style as experimental rap and apparently doesn’t shy away from trying out diverse sonic directions with one thing remaining a constant - her determination to remove our heads with every new track she drops!

Her latest album ‘Sometimes I might be introvert’ was universally critically acclaimed topping several year end lists and earning her an album of the year nomination at the 2022 Brit Awards

Little Simz popular songs include;
Venom
Intorvert
Woman
Selfish

8. Ivorian Doll

A leading lady of the growing UK Drill scene, Ivorian Doll has a fresh viral moment with “Rumours” a song proving her rap skills and determination to control her own narrative.

Ivorian began her career as a public figure, building up her YouTube channel before transitioning into music. Her audacious style is evocative of Nicki Minaj.

She raps with diction and force, commanding every ear without clashing with the beat.

Being new to the scene does not hinder Ivorian Doll from aiming for crowns, already proclaiming herself the “Queen Of Drill” throwing shots at whoever is in range, and hitting each target.

Ivorian Doll is yet to release her debut project with back to back singles forming the roll out her latest being Bow Down
Her popular songs include;
Rumours
Daily Duppy
Clout
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