WHAT IT IS: Hailing from Beaumont, Tex., 26-year-old spitter Big Jade made a name for herself after releasing a series of at-home freestyle videos online that showcased her undeniable rapping ability, silky flow and hard-hitting bars. Cultivating a dedicated fan base with her authentic approach and no-nonsense attitude, Jade has garnered praise from the likes of Muni Long, Rico Nasty, Monaleo and more along the way. During the last month, she’s reached 5m+ views on YouTube and has seen a 125% increase in listeners on Spotify. Jade’s recent offering, “Lower,” accompanied by a Players Club-inspired video, arrived on 4/27. Her next project is slated for later this spring.
ALBUM: TBA
RELEASE DATE: Spring
SINGLE: “Lower”
LIVE: Making her Rolling Loud debut in Miami on 7/23; recently opened for Ice Cube, Too Short and Slim Thug on a run of shows in Texas and New Mexico
INTERNET: “Forgot About Dre” freestyle on The Come Up Show Live With Cosmic Kev (364k views, 19k likes); freestyle on Nicki Minaj’s “We Go Up” f/Fivio Foreign (35.5k+ views since 4/23); 138k+ Instagram followers
PRESS: XXL Freshman Class (10th spot consideration), HotNewHipHop, BET, Essence, HipHopSince1987, Pitchfork, more
MANAGEMENT: Heavy