THE 2022 MUSIC IT LIST

Nine artists who are reinventing pop, one record-breaking move at a time.

- MADELEINE FRANK REEVES

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LATTO

Age: 23

Hometown:

Atlanta, Georgia

Why We're Obsessed:

She has 360+ million streams combined on both versions of her album Queen of da Souf, and oh, yeah, don't forget about that WAP cameo.

Most Popular Song:

Big Energy

Her Sound Is:

Southern and raw with a catchy flow. I feel like you can hear Gucci Mane's Atlanta sound in me, then also Nicki Minaj's influence with the punch lines and confidence.

Her Big I've Made It Moment:

Being the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to go gold and then platinum. I couldn't believe I actually made history in my city!

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AUDREY NUNA

Age: 22

Hometown:

Manalapan, New Jersey

Why We're Obsessed:

She's on the ShangChi soundtrack, so she's basically a Marvel superhero.

Most Popular Song:

Damn Right

Her Sound Is:

My diary against some weird beats.

Her Favorite Lyric:

I'm down by the rocks / Life's a bank, try to pause it (deposit),' from 'Blossom.' It's a song about growing up.

If She Weren't Making Music...

I'd be an astronaut, film director, lawyer, or teacher. I feel like I'd be the coolest teacher.