gritty
east coast, drill, slum vibes
“You’s a pick-me b****, and I’m the wrong b**** to choose.”
From Chicago, Queen Key delivers raw energy with razor-sharp bars and unapologetic confidence. With tracks like My Way, she’s cementing herself as a force in the rap game, blending humor and hard-hitting flows effortlessly.
“Watch what I do.”
Healing, ancestral, earthy. Soft vocal layers over minimal, percussion forward beats. Think Liv.e, Cleo Sol, or KeiyaA with a slightly rawer, grassroots touch. There’s something deeply grounding about her delivery. Like it’s not just music, it’s ritual. Her voice invites you to slow down and listen with your whole body. Every track feels like an offering, both intimate and expansive.
“I stay on my feet, I ain’t leavin’ for nun.”
MIKE’s music feels like you’re diving into someone’s journal—personal, reflective and layered. He pioneered the slums sound, which has been influential in the underground scene. His incredibly unique beat selection and introspective lyrics create a sound that’s as meditative as it is innovative. MIKE is redefining what rap can be.
“I really drip, got these racks in my denim.”
In his own lane, blending industrial noise, punk energy, and distorted hip hop into something wild and hypnotic. His sound is heavy, grimy, aggressive and purposefully messy. You’ll hear blown out 808s, frantic vocals and experimental beats that feel like they were made in a basement with wires sparking. It’s chaotic music with a clear vision and it always hits hard. Genre-wise, he leans into noise rap and hardcore underground sounds with a dystopian edge. There’s a real rawness and urgency in his work, and he doesn’t try to water anything down.
“I thank God everyday I ain’t average. I thank God everday that I have sh*t.”
justicexavier isn’t just making music, he’s creating entire moods. His sound blends emotion with smooth, laid-back production, giving listeners something to feel as much as they hear. Whether he’s delivering sharp bars or floating over a beat with effortless melodies, his music always carries a sense of intention. With each track, he balances vulnerability and confidence, making his presence undeniable. If you’re not tuned in yet, now’s the time.