Young Thug On Top The Rap Industry Going Into Summer

Today's topic of discussion is ATL based rapper Young Thug. His distinct voice provides hooks for several bangers currently bumping on the radio these days. Its raspy and high pitch, but nonetheless a familiar trap sound that is something that we all love to hear. In a time where hip hop records seem to be executed with sharp lyrics and excellent tone, we all appreciate the ratchet chaos that YT vocally unleashes on a regular basis. The kid is only 21 and has been on the music scene for less than a year, and yet half of my favorite songs to bump in a car come from him. From "Stoner" to "Hookah" and "Danny Glover", Young Thug puts out high quality anthems more often than not. There's also "Loaded", and his features on T.I.'s "About Tha Money" and Birdman's "Lifestyle".

Young Thug looking how you think he would.

Does YT have what it takes to go the distance in this business though? His voice is one that I can see myself getting sick if I had to listen to him for another 5-10 years.  His voice is undoubtabley unique, but its obnoxious and I really don't like hearing him on songs for 4-5 minutes straight. I don't think he is the best lyricist either. Not that I think I am a lyrics snob but they definitely count when it comes to any music fans need to recite lyrics. Seriously, he makes no sense (check out the text of his songs at Rapgenius.com) 

On the other hand, he is doing something that I strongly agree with for his particular rap style. He's doing a lot of collaborations. Instead if him doing 2 or 3 versus a song, he has been focusing a lot more on introductions and hooks. Let T.I. and Tyga go in and kill a beat after YT sets them up with the catchy chorus.
Mixing trappers with rappers is a brilliant thing, one that the hip hop community has seen and loved over the past several years. I rarely like a 2 Chainz song with no features, but when you put him with Kanye and the rest of the GOOD music group, you get automatic bangers. This is the key to Young Thug's long-term success.

Young Thug is as volatile of a (t)rapper as it gets. The dude is not right in the head. Enjoy him while he's here, because you neva know.

Additionally, Here is a List of the Top 5 Up and Coming Rappers to Watch this Summer:
1. K Camp
2. Young Thug
3. Rich Homie Quan
4. Lil Bibby
5. YG