KarenCivil.com’s 17 Breakout Artists of 2017
by Staff Editor
J.I.D.
In a quiet year from Dreamville as a whole, J.I.D. carried the flag for J.Cole’s gang and made sure that he made a dominant impression with his heralded, The Never Story. With a monster year under his belt, it will be exciting to see where the young upstart goes next.
Russ
Often controversial online, Russ solidified himself as a top talent in 2017. Behind releasing “What You Want,” Russ continued an impressive run of new hits and high-profile appearances. His visit to Everyday Struggle is a must watch.
G4SHI
Not many people catch the eye of Roc Nation and receive their blessing but that’s what exactly G4SHI did. His music hit millions on streaming services and he hit major stages like Cali Christmas to keep his fan base growing.