Best Underground Rapper

Hanzo comes out of the rising and revolutionary THOUGHTCRIME collective, which also harbors like-minded underground hip-hop artists Shrimp, Fair, and clancethemance. Earlier this year Hanzo dropped his first solo EP, simply titled Vol. 1, which showcases a chilled-out, airy production and strong hooks that guide stand-out numbers such as Fortnite and Frozen. Most importantly, though, Hanzo has left himself enough space to branch out into whatever direction he chooses, and with a first offering that’s turning heads right out of the gate, Hanzo holds the keys to open many doors. less...