Music Recommendations Based on the Artists You Already Like

Post Malone thrives in that sweet spot between singing and rapping, using melody to his advantage while still delivering with the cool effortlessness of a rapper. Singer/producer A.Chal, who has been bouncing between New York and Los Angeles while working on music, pulls off the same vibe on his first two songs, "Gazi" and "Round Whippin'." He nails it both times, crafting catchy hooks and fluid production. As with Post Malone, we can't wait to hear more.

Kamau possesses a truly distinctive voice, and it becomes even more unique when he stacks harmonies and doubles down on melodies, as is his wont on "Jusfayu," an infectious collaboration with No Wyld. If polyrhythms and irresistible dance grooves are your thing, welcome home.

20 years old from the Maryland/Virginia area, Innanet James is brand new to the game and already raps with the confidence of a vet. Like GoldLink, Innanet's got a nimble, high-energy flow that bounces off the beat and changes direction with ease. His second song "Groupie Luv" shows off some versatility, but "Black" is the one we keep on repeat.

20-year-old London singer Connie Constance is a fan of Lianne La Havas, and some of that same warm, soulful nature is present in Connie's own music. Read more about Connie here.

One of the many things I love about Mabel's "Know Me Better"—beyond the effortlessly clean vocals, the subtle layers of percussion, and the vocals stacked an octave apart—comes around the 03:20 mark, right near the song's close.

Instead of building a grandiose finale, Mabel turns things up just a hair by adding a couple of delicious "mmm"s. It's those little easter eggs that keep me going back to the singer's only track and it's what reminds me of Jessie Ware. Jessie also possesses that innate ability to draw you in with a flick of the wrist, but it's the voice that makes you stay.

The Voyagers are young, but the Connecticut crew makes music nothing like the trendy collectives that have emerged post-Y2K. Instead, they've got a no-nonsense style and opt for vintage-sounding beats. Still, they keep it fresh with youthful energy and unique voices.

If you're an electronic dance/hip-hop producer these days, it's very easy to fade into the crowd. Artists like Kaytranada and Sango have spurred literal masses of forward-thinking producers, and while there's plenty of talent, there's also plenty of imitation.

Dirty Chocolate, however, manages to cut a clear figure with a unique catalog of sounds and a new Holo EP that is jam-packed with ideas, especially on his ultra smooth "Multiverse" collaboration with Abbi Press. There's an intimacy to his music despite the heavy electronic lean—speaking with us upon the EP's release, Dirty Chocolate said the music "is a sonic representation of where my head is at the moment. I wanted to let the audience kind of journey through the things that I feel and imagine; at times very mellow and relaxed, and other times very chaotic and emotional—which is why I named it Holo (for Hologram). This EP in a way is a projection of part of my consciousness to my audience.”

He may only be 18 years old, but Florida rapper Kodak Black sounds more like Lil Boosie or vintage Cash Money than any newcomers. If you're tired of all the same-sounding Atlanta trap, give Kodak Black a shot.

Jules Born has traded in the ethereal, dreamy pop of last year's Memorybilia debut for a rougher, tougher sound on "Fine Doubt." Not to say last year's EP was bad—on the contrary. But Jules definitely sounds comfortable over a throbbing guitar line, and the added stiff upper lip is a nice touch too. Alex Turner would be proud.

Casual fans may only know Future for his turn-up anthems and big hooks, but if you're familiar with his mixtapes, you know that his music taps into some dark emotions. If that's the side of Future you like, check out 17-year-old Wisconsin artist Trapo. He raps, he sings, and so far he's at his best when he's combining his raw talents for some seriously gloomy subject matter.

It's been a while since Kacy Hill dropped her debut single "Experience." But that's not for lack of interest in music—Kacy has taken the time to hone her craft as part of Kanye's GOOD music, fine-tuning her angelic vocals to lock into place with forward-thinking production from the likes of Jack Garratt, among others.

If she stays on this track, it's not crazy to imagine her exploding pop structures like one James Blake—she has the confidence, voice, and team around her to make it happen.

Don't take this one lightly. Drawing comparisons to Chance is not some flippant inclusion to try and slurp up some clicks: Corbin Butler is the real deal, both in terms of production ability and lyrical acrobatics. Start with his recently released Rolling Ridge album—or, if you only have five minutes to spare, the two selections below.

Both "Flags" and "BOUND4" are high-energy thrill rides that are buoyed by the excitement of not knowing what Corbin will do next. He's capable of reeling off breakneck raps, then turning it down for some melodic introspection. Remind you of anyone?

Want genre-smashing music that makes you want to gouge your own eyeballs out then chug a beer through the bloody sockets? Listen to Los Angeles duo Ho99o9.