Best Breakout Artists of 2018

Tierra Whack lives up to her name—in the best possible way. The Pennsylvania rapper’s debut album “Whack World” consists of 15 songs, each exactly one minute in length, covering topics that range from police brutality to her own unique style. Whack also released an accompanying 15-minute music video that transitions through the entire setlist with equally stylized yet unique scenes for each song. Whack’s music gives off a bold first impression that, to the naked eye, is overwhelming. Yet what is admirable about the artist is that her seemingly foreign creations still manage to hold a straightforward message. Through bright colors, sometimes hard-to-understand verses, and jarring visuals, Whack is completely unafraid to speak her mind and present to her listeners an often harsh reality.