New Jersey Rappers
List of the Top Rappers from New Jersey
The rap scene of Jersey is represented by New Jersey rappers from cities such as Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Trenton, and Camden, as well as smaller towns and neighborhoods in between. These artists demonstrate that New Jersey has much to offer the hip-hop world. However, they have been overshadowed by New York City for many years, which still remains a challenge today.
Many are unaware of the rappers from New Jersey that pioneered and paved the way for following generations. Hip-hop legends like Queen Latifah, Redman, Treach, Naughty by Nature, Joe Budden, Poor Righteous Teachers, Rah Digga, and a few others have demonstrated that New Jersey has made a significant contribution to the music industry.
Unfortunately, the legacy has not necessarily carried over generations as there has been a huge void of rappers from New Jersey making it mainstream, with the exception to Fetty Wap and some of the world’s top battle rappers. After a period of inactivity and lack of progress, Fetty Wap rose to prominence in the 2010s with a string of successful hits, including the highly recognized rap anthem “Trap Queen”, which shed a light onto New Jersey’s music scene.
With the doors opened, New Jersey gained a presence within hip-hop with the arrival of numerous talented New Jersey rappers. This included one of the first faces of Jersey hip-hop Albee Al, two of the rap game’s top battles of Tsu Surf and Arsonal Da Rebel, Mariahlynn, who was part of the first wave female rappers, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, who built a large southern following, and the age of influencers where artists like Fatboy SSE stood on top.
From the mid and late 2010s to the 2020s the growth of New Jersey rappers has expanded well beyond the streets and niche fanbases. Many now can witness Coi Leray becoming one of the biggest names in the business, or the rise of New Jersey rappers like 3Breezy, Florida based producer and rapper Ronny J, and a host of others.
Top 15 New Jersey Rappers
Coi Leray
From: Hackensack
Debut: 2018
Top Songs: “Players,” “Blick Blick,” “TWINNEM,” “No Parties,” “Slide,” and more.
Projects: Everythingcoz (2018), EC2 (2019), Trendsetter (2022), COI (2023), Lemon Cars EP (2024)
Fetty Wap
From: Paterson
Debut: 2015
Top Songs: “Trap Queen,” “My Way,” “679,” “Again,” “Wake Up,”
Projects: Fetty Wap (2015), Coke Zoo (2015), For My Fans (2018), Bruce Wayne (2018), Trap & B (2020), King Zoo (2023)
Ronny J
From: Camden
Debut: 2017
Top Songs: “Miami,” “Doesn’t Matter,” “Banded Up,” “Star,” “Costa Rica,” “Emoji,” and more.
Projects: OMGRONNY (2018), Jupiter (2020), No Name (2021), CHARGED UP (2023)
3Breezy
From: South Jersey/Pennsauken
Debut: 2020
Top Songs: “Message to Her,” “Love No More,” “Beautiful But Broken,” “Broken Insecurities,” “Gangsta Wit It,” “Message from Breezy,” “Ain’t Like No Other,” and more.
Projects: Murda She Wrote (2020), Catch A Breeze (2021), Heart On Display (2022), Bad Girls Don’t Cry (2024), and more.
Albee Al
From: Jersey City
Debut: 2012
Top Songs: “Risk Takers,” “Hood Olympics,” “Ten Toes Down,” “Realest In The Room,” “Been A Goon,” “Don’t Compare Me,” “When It Hurts,” “Michael Myers Back,” and more.
Projects: Everyday June 30th (2016), Everyday June 30th Vol.2 (2016), Easy On Em (2017), Tears 4 A Goon (2017), Super Saiyan (2018), Koba (2019), King Opp (2019), The Lost Tape (2021), Free The Real (2022), I’m From Marion (2023), Albee for President (2024)
Hoodrich Pablo Juan
From: Newark
Debut: 2015
Top Songs: “We Don’t Luv Em,” “Check,” “Just Vibe,” “Racks on Des Diamonds,” “Zambamafoo,” “Fireworks,” Water Boi,” “No Safety,” and more.
Projects: Designer Drugz (2015), Million Dollar Plugs (2015), Mony Powr Rspt: Designer Drugz Edition(2015), Auto Juan (2015), 15 (2016), Designer Drugz 2 (2016), Mony Powr Rspt World (2016), Master Sensei (2016), Million Dollar Plugs 2 (2016), Mony Powr Rspt World Rules (2017), Dirty Money Power Respect (2017), Rich Hood (2018), Hoodwolf, BLO: The Movie (2019), Hood Champ (2020), Master Sensei 2 (2020), Designer Dope Boyz (2021), and more.
Spence Lee
From: Somerset County of North Jersey
Debut: 2015
Top Songs: “ARRIBA,” “Word of Mouth,” “Young & Humble,” “Write My Name,” “Dirty Jersey,” “Bag on a Bag,” and more.
Projects: Upfall (2016), 1012 (2019), SHOTTA (2024)
TSU Surf
From: Newark
Debut: 2013
Top Songs: “At My Mother’s House,” “Killing Me,” “Nana Crib” with G Herbo & Mozzy, “Blacc Cream,” “Better Half,” “Everybody On Go,” “What Changed,” and more.
Projects: DISPARU (2022), Until Further Notice (2021), MSYKM (2020), Blood Cuzzins (2019), Seven 25 (2019), 2:00AM (2016), Newark Mixtape (2015)
Mariahlynn
From: Jersey City
Debut: 2017
Top Songs: “Once Upon a Time,” “Never Bitch,” “I Just Wnat a Bad Bitch,” “Too Much Money,”
Projects: The Blonde Bomber (2017), My Life (2022)
FATBOY SSE
From: Irvington
Debut: 2015
Top Songs: “Fly Away,” “Drake,” “More Than Friends,” “Street,” and more.
Projects: A Fat Kid Loves Cake (2017), 2 Fat (2017), FATBOYGANG MIXTAPE Vol.1 (2018), Boobie from the Block (2018), TYRIQ (2019), Good Hearts Never Die (2024)
Mir Fontane
From: Camden
Debut: 2014
Top Songs: “Bodega,” “Georgia Peaches,” “Frank Ocean,” “Down By The River,” “Away From,” “Fetti,” and more.
Projects: Who’s Watching the Kids (2016), Camden (2017), Macaroni Tony (2018), Who’s Watching the Kids 2 (2019), What Would Jose Do? (2020), Melody Monster (2021), and Clowns Don’t Cry (2023)
Arsonal Da Rebel
From: Newark
Debut: 2015
Top Songs: “Rain,” “Never Trust Again,” “Batter Up,” “Bases Loaded,” “Wrong N***a,” and more.
Projects: You Seen It Coming (2016), Vibes (2016), Finally (2018), Underrated (2020), Big Jersey 2 (2022), Big Jersey 3 (2023), Whole Album With No Curses (2024),
DaiDough
From: East Orange
Debut: 2017
Top Songs: “Listen to Your Heart,” “Feel It In The Air,” “Against The Law,” “Ever Since,” “Love Me Or Not,” and more.
Projects: Deeper Than Daidough (2021), 7 DAYS IN ATLANTA (2024),
Torchh
From: Newark
Debut:
Top Songs: “IFYKYK,” “Dream Girl,” “Got The Streets Pt2,” “Twin Glocks,” and more.
Projects:
Lil Dev
From: Jersey City
Debut:
Top Songs: “Listen to Your Heart,” “Feel It In The Air,” “Against The Law,” “Ever Since,” “Love Me Or Not,” and more.
Projects: Life Still Ain’t Fair (2018), Bdat Boom (2019), Against the Law (2019), Innovation (2020), Certified Steppa (2022), Concrete Proposals (2023), Burn Everything (2024)
Honorable Mention New Jersey Rappers:
– Dougie F Instagram: @Dougie F and Youtube: Dougie F
– Tdot Illdud Instagram: @Tdot Illdude and YouTube: Tdot Illdude
– Samad Savage Instagram: @Samad Savage and YouTube: Samad Savage
– TCO Breeze Instagram: @TCO Breeze and Youtube: TCO Breeze
– Big Moose Instagram: @Big Moose and Youtube: Big Moose
– Tazzo B Instagram: @Tazzo B and Youtube: Tazzo B
– Blaze Stack Up Instagram: @Blaze Stack Up and Youtube: Blaze Stack Up
– YND Rich Instagram: @YND Rich and Youtube: YND Rich
– Feezy G Instagram: @Feezy G and Youtube: Feezy G
– T Rose Instagram: @T Rose and watch on Youtube: T Rose
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*Unofficial Order. The more popular artists that have a combination of the most followers, streams, views, and most recent releases are near the top.
*If any artists are missing leave a comment.
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