A look at the best new artists this fall

Khalid is an American singer and songwriter and was born in Fort Stewart, Georgia, and moved frequently around the world throughout his child and teen years because of his mother's job in the military. She sacrificed many of her artistic dreams to raise Khalid. Khalid began studying singing and musical theatre in high school. Throughout high school Khalid was often bullied and made fun of for his interes...

XXXTENTACION is an American rapper born in Plantation, Florida, and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida. He interest in music began when his aunt convinced him to join high school choir, and then later church choir. In 2016 XXXTENTACION released the single "Look at Me," which gained him a lot of popularity. His greatest accomplishment however, has been his newest album "17," which was released on August ...

SZA is an American singer and songwriter born in St. Louis, Missouri but grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey. She was raised by a Christian mother and a Muslim father, and after the 9/11 attacks, she was often bullied in her elementary school for wearing a hijab. Throughout her teen years she enjoyed singing, but it was not what she expected to do for her career and focused on other things like gymnastics...

Julia Michaels is an American singer and songwriter from Davenport, Iowa. She began performing as a teenager and then later started writing as well. She became such a quality writer that a few of her songs were given to a few well-known artists like Demi Lovato, Hailee Steinfeld, and Fifth Harmony. Eventually, she signed with Republic Records, which allowed her to release her debut single "Issues," whic...

Kodak Black is an American rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida. His began rapping in his elementary years, and at age 12, he joined a rap group called "The Kolyons." Throughout his teen years, Kodak ran into trouble a few times with the law, mainly regarding breaking and entering into homes. He dropped a few minor albums between 2013-2015, and when Drake posted a video dancing to Kodak's song "Skrt" ...

Young M.A is an American rapper who was born in Brooklyn, New York and started rapping at the early age of 9. She started a local recording studio with minor record producers, which she self-funded. Young M.A's initial fame came from her first single "Brooklyn Chiraq," which sparked controversy over whether the song promoted violent and negative energy or just showed the struggles that one faces wh...

Lil Uzi Vert is an American hip hop artist born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He lived with a very relaxed mindset and caring family. He began rapping in high school after his friend encouraged to start. His biggest influencers have mostly been Young Thug, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa. Lil Uzi Vert released a few minor singles, and was then recognized by Don Cannon. He agreed to work with ...