Up-and-coming artists
The Break
The Break Presents: Elhae
If you don’t know who Elhae is right now, you will pretty soon. Learn more about the newest Atlantic Records signee here on The Break.
XXL’s The Break Episode 10: Rob Caiaffa, Logic and Lil Dicky
Listen to episode 10 of XXL's The Break podcast.
The Break Presents: Lil Yachty
Lil Yachty has officially arrived. The Atlanta rapper who’s best known for quirky songs like “1Night” and “Minnesota” is starting to gain momentum.
XXL’s The Break Episode 9: A$AP Ferg, Kevin Liles and Courtney Lowery
The famed Kevin Liles, NYC's A$AP Ferg and Epic's Vice President of Publicity, Courtney Lowery, offer new artists advice on their presentation.
The Break Presents: Nick Grant
Coming out of the south, Nick Grant is going to be a name that you'll know very soon.
The Break Presents: Desiigner
Desiigner talks making his hit "Panda," signing to G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings and the Future comparisons.
The Break Presents: Tate Kobang
After dropping "Bank Rolls (remix)" last Summer, Tate Kobang is ready to put Baltimore on the map.
XXL’s The Break Episode 8: A$AP Ferg, Rich Homie Quan and Dru Ha
If you're wondering how important it is to establish a relationship with your city's top DJ, how to nab a feature and why keeping strong alliances is key; listen here. This is the eight episode of XXL’s The Break podcast. Where new artists come first.
The Break Presents: KOTA The Friend
Brooklyn's own KOTA The Friend is beginning to make a name for himself. Who said hip-hop is dead in NYC? Get to know him here.
The Break Presents: 2 Milly
Get to know Brooklyn rapper 2 Milly, creator of the dance-inducing smash "Milly Rock."
The Break Presents: Raskim
Get to know Raskim. The 24-year-old Anguilla-born rapper who's trying to be the next biggest artist out of the Caribbean.