10 Artists We Predict Will Set the Summer on Fire
It's the first day of summer! Our predictions are in.
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The Summer '16 Predictions - Today (June 20) marks the first day of Summer '16. There’s a whole slew of newcomers — and not-so newcomers — in the ranks ready to take over the summer airwaves and internet soundwaves. We took stock of these 10 acts that are primed for summer domination. Some of these guys got major co-signs while others are readying summer singles vying for your soundtrack love. Take a look at the 10 artists we predict will set this summer on fire. – Jon Reyes(Photos from left: Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto via Getty Images, Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for vitaminwater)
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Rae Sremmurd - These guys are back at it again with their second album, SremmLife 2, and “Look Alive” is definitely going to help the Rae Sremmurd cause.(Photo: C Flanigan/WireImage)
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Dsvn - The duo, comprised of Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85, is an OVO constituent and lent their hand on Drake’s Views. With their debut album Sept 5th already released and possessing awesome cuts like “Do It Well,” these guys have enough material to woo fans as the opening act of Drake and Future’s Summer Sixteen tour.(Photo: DVSN)
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Majid Jordan - Last summer, this OVO act had the blogs ablaze with “My Love,” but this summer they’ll be taking over speakers with “Every Step Every Way.”(Photo: Majid Jordan)
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ASAP Ferg - Ferg isn’t a newcomer by any means, but with his latest album Always Strive and Prosper, the Harlem rapper is obviously gunning for something bigger. Between “New Level,” “Let It Bang” and “Strive,” he’s just primed for a summer takeover.(Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for adidas)
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Gallant - With his debut album Ology and “Weight in Gold” making the rounds, this summer will fare magnificently for the Maryland singer.(Photo: Gallant)
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Chance the Rapper - For starters, Coloring Book alone could be that project you bump all summer long. But with “All Night” out in the world, Chance might be a big winner this coming season.(Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)
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Bryson Tiller - With T R A P S O U L having recently been certified platinum, the album continues to give the artist some pretty amazing looks — like a major TV debut. We’re pretty sure the summer looks won’t stop there.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
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Desiigner - No brainer here, right? The follow-up single to “Panda” is highly anticipated and it could very well blow us out of the water. With his debut album already named The Life of Desiigner, we await big things from Brooklyn’s new rap prince.(Photo: Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto via Getty Images)
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Anderson .Paak - His sophomore project Malibu was released at the top of the year and, with his summer tour in full swing, he’s already claiming the hot weather. (Photo: Scott Dudelson/FilmMagic)