The 2012 XXL Freshman Class introduced the revered fan-voted 10th spot, where fans of made their vote count by choosing who they wanted to earn a spot on the cover. On top of that, the 2012 pick was the first female rap artist to ever make the list.
XXL Freshman 2012 Cover
Iggy Azalea sat alongside Future, Hopsin, Kid Ink, French Montana, Macklemore, Danny Brown, Roscoe Dash, Machine Gun Kelly and Kid Ink for this breakout group of rappers, and all of them have continued to prosper on levels many can only dream of since they graced the cover. This may just be one of the most successful Freshman classes yet. Click the image below to read the original article Kinda Like a Big Deal from XXL's April 2012 issue.
In August 1997,[1] Harris Publications released the first issue of XXL. It featured rappers Jay-Z and Master P on a double cover.[2] In December 2006, XXL took over the struggling hip-hop producer and DJ magazine Scratch (another publication owned by Harris Publications), re-branding it as XXL Presents Scratch Magazine. However Scratch shut down less than a year later in September 2007.
On August 20, 2013, XXL marked its sixteenth anniversary by releasing its 150th issue, which featured the first solo cover on the magazine from Drake, along with rappers such as Kendrick Lamar and B.o.B reviewing classic albums.[2]
Beginning in 2007 (skipping 2008),[12] XXL releases its annual "Freshman Class" list. The issue features ten artists-to-watch, all appearing on the cover of the magazine. The list has a history of showcasing unknown/underground rappers, as well as artists considered to be on the rise. The list creates significant marketing buzz among listeners and artists alike, and is credited for giving many artists their first taste of fame.[13][14][15]
XXL Finally Reveals their highly anticipated XXL Fresh Man Class. Over last the years the XXL has given us the opportunity to see who is who in hip hop before they reach their full potential in the industry. Last year Kidd Ink and French Montana swagged out the cover and has been in the hip hop eye ever since.This year TDE has two of there artist on the cover in Ab-Soul and School Boy Q. Both of these artist have been on their grind over this past year. Despite the Fact that the headliner of the group Kendrick Lamar sold over 250k in the first week with #GKMC. These young lyricist have carried their own weight and placed themselves in the mix with the future faces of hip hop. Congrats all of the Freshman who made the cover this year. Some hip hop analyst are calling this the best class ever. Check out some of the covers from pervious years and tells what you think, also who do you guys think should not be on the cover this year?
Welcome to Mixdown, an ongoing series where Pitchfork staffers and contributors talk about mixtapes, mixes, and other beat-based ephemera that may not be covered in our reviews section but are worth discussing. Today, Baltimore Sun writer Wesley Case comes thru to talk about the new XXL's 2014 Freshman Class.
In the past five years that XXL has been picking Freshman classes, never once has making the list been easy. This year included. Similar to 2011, the hype around the Freshmen Class has continued to grow by leaps and bounds, surprising even us with its popularity. For this class the buzz began earlier than ever, four months before the cover was even shot. And it seemed like everyone had a list. From subdued music fans to diehard rap junkies, from Twitter stalkers to industry heavies and featherweights, folks wanted their list to be the XXL list.We listened, asked opinions, took notes.
In the past five years that XXL has been picking Freshman classes, never once has making the list been easy. This year included. Similar to 2011, the hype around the Freshmen Class has continued to grow by leaps and bounds, surprising even us with its popularity. For this class the buzz began earlier than ever, four months before the cover was even shot. And it seemed like everyone had a list. From subdued music fans to diehard rap junkies, from Twitter stalkers to industry heavies and featherweights, folks wanted their list to be the XXL list. We listened, asked opinions, took notes.
While the 2016 XXL Freshman Class includes popular rappers, like Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Lil Dicky, and Lil Yachty, the 2011 XXL Freshmen had Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill, YG, and Mac Miller. Other good XXL Freshman years are 2010 (J. Cole and Wiz Khalifa), 2014 (Chance the Rapper and Ty Dolla Sign), and 2012 (Future and Danny Brown).
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The annual XXL Freshman cover never fails to attract attention. It aims to represent the hottest rap artists of the year, as well as forecasting success for each artist included. This is never the case in totality, as there are always freshman that fall off the grid within a year of their appearance on the cover.
Thee Stallion is the most recent freshman to gain commercial success. Her carnal material is not to be dismissed, as her rapping ability puts the majority of her male counterparts to shame. Her latest mixtape, Fever, is as energetic as it is ratchet, consistently providing impressive flows and unfiltered bars. Beyond her current buzz, Megan Thee Stallion needs to focus on how she matures throughout her career, as the same tricks easily turn stale.
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Playboi Carti has leveled up quickly thanks to the recent release of his long-awaited, self-titled debut project and its standout tracks, "Magnolia" and the Lil Uzi Vert-assisted Wokeuplikethis." The Atlanta native was recently named to XXL Freshman cover and, as is customary, he spit a freestyle on camera. 2ff7e9595c
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