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Wilsun

In an era of hip hop that’s been dominated by an electronic overtone, Wilsun stands out as a textbook product of the footprint it has left behind. Fusing bountifully confident rap with heartfelt, melodic harmonies, Wilsun blurs the line between R&B and Rap and creates an authentic sound representative of his up-bringing. Already having found real SoundCloud success and amassing almost 250,000 plays through a relatively small collection of music, it seems as if he’s tapped into a growing audience in a blossoming segment of hip-hop.

Only 19 years old, Wilsun utilizes a wide range of sound and keeps listeners on their toes with varying styles that all hold artistic authenticity. Combining an unapologetic heartbreak vibe similar to the likes of G-Eazy with a boastful swagger comparable to a young Mac Miller he’s an appealing listen. Unlike many growing artists, he is quick to experiment with beats, samples, and even remakes. “Demons” exhibits a masterful take on Travis Scott’s “Skyfall” and songs such as “Time Flies ft. Vodja Fuji” and “Hold Me Down prod. Wilsun” show his focus on the production and comfortability within the music.

With music for everyone and a star-powered personality, Wilsun’s an artist that’s hard to miss. Already established and only growing, his debut album SOUL is out now and is complemented by an music video by the likes of “GO! Freestyle”.