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The third installment of the 2015 XXL Freshman Roundtable is finally here, featuring DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap and Shy Glizzy. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015.
Read moreThe second installment of the 2015 XXL Freshman Roundtable is finally here, featuring OG Maco, Vince Staples and GoldLink. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015.
Read moreThe first installment of the XXL 2015 Freshman Roundtable is finally here, featuring Tink, Kidd Kidd, K Camp and Raury. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015.
Read moreThe 2015 XXL Freshman class performed at New York City’s Best Buy Theater on June 30. Although 10th spot winner, Kidd Kidd’s arrest in front of the venue pretty much broke the internet, other things like Fetty Wap closing out the show, K Camp getting concert goers turned up to the max and DeJ Loaf getting stuck in the crowd are certainly worth a mention. Check it all out in the video above.
Read moreXXL presents Atlanta’s own OG Maco. Bursting onto the scene with “U Guessed It” in 2014, the Quality Control signee has followed with a steady flow of releases, including ‘Live Life 2’ and a self-titled EP. He’s currently working on his debut album, ‘Children Of The Rage.’ The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015. After the jumo, OG Maco tells us about his broad artistry and putting his all into his craft.
Read moreXXL presents Atlanta’s own K Camp. First grabbing national attention with 2013’s “Money Baby,” the 25-year-old has consistently managed to spawn hits, following with “Cut Her Off” and “Lil Bit.” K Camp is currently working on his debut album. Check out his #XXLFreshmen freestyle in the video above. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015. Watch K Camp’s XXL Profile after the jump.
Read moreXXL presents the DMV’s own GoldLink. The currently unsigned rapper has a style unlike any other. Last year, his one-of-a-kind style garnered national attention through a mass touring schedule. Some of his notable releases include ‘The Gold Complex’ EP. Check out his #XXLFreshmen freestyle in the video above. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015. Check GoldLink’s Freshman profile down bottom.
Read moreXXL presents Atlanta’s own Raury. Not your normal southern rapper, the Columbia signee has been inching his way to fame for the past two years. In 2014, he released his critically acclaimed free debut album, ‘Indigo Child.’ Many say that Raury channels OutKast’s André 3000 with his eclectic style. Check out his #XXLFreshmen freestyle in the video above. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015. After the break, Raury tells us about his unique sound, opening for OutKast and how he refuses to be boxed in by the music industry. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015.
Read moreXXL presents Long Beach’s own Vince Staples. The Def Jam signee has been buzzing for quite some time now and recently released “Señorita,” the premiere single for his debut album. Titled ‘Summertime ’06,’ the LP drops June 30, 2015. Check out his #XXLFreshmen freestyle in the video above. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015. After the break, Vince Staples tells us how much his home of Long Beach, Ca. influences his music and his plans for the future. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015.
Read moreXXL presents Detroit’s own DeJ Loaf. The pint sized spitter began to bubble on the music scene after dropping “Try Me” in the fall of 2014. She is currently gearing up to drop her debut album via Columbia Records, later this year. Check out her #XXLFreshmen freestyle in the video above. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015. After the jump, DeJ Loaf tells us all about her future goals and the determination that will lead her to new levels in her career. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015.
Read moreXXL presents New Jersey’s own Fetty Wap. The MC made a big splash in hip-hop after dropping “Trap Queen” last summer and “My Way” featuring Drake in the spring of 2015. He is currently gearing up to drop his debut album later this year. Check out his #XXLFreshmen freestyle in the video above. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015. After the jump, Fetty Wap tells us all about his journey to stardom and the driving force behind it all.
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