Ohio is ripping at the seams with so many notable up-and-coming artists, and one of the rappers to watch out for this year is Money Matt.

With the world paying attention to Ohio’s music scene, he is amplifying his voice to define a new sound coming from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a two-time award-winning artist and independent musician, and he has since generated over a million streams.

At a young age, he already knew that music was going to be something he would do for the rest of his life. It all started when he had a severe eye injury that he started looking for a way to release his anger. He explored different outlets, went on to play sports, and had the natural talent for it, but it did not spark something in him until music.

When he came upon freestyling, he realized it gave him a way to release. So when he started doing so, he never stopped since. “I always had used music as a means to get away from my reality and express myself in my own way,” he shares.

And since then, he practiced, freestyled, and developed his craft. He later on went on a journey of looking for his sound in music and working on his song depth and flow. It took him almost five years to perfect freestyling by writing for six to eight hours every night. However, in 2012, he got his first studio set up and began to record.

His time at the studio led to his debut single, “No Beats Just Bars,” which became the foundation of #MoneyMattTakeover2017.

His career was not an easy one. After encountering struggles early on, he realized that beyond making music, he wanted to make a name for himself as a positive leader—like an NFL or NBA player—to the youth. For him, glorifying violence is not the way we need to spread positivity to the youth. 

“They need to see that being yourself is going to get you in farther places than creating a facade that most people in everyday life do not live,” he says.

Money Matt is someone all people will admire. His positivity is not only shown through the music he puts out, but also through his genuine demeanor to his fans, the charisma he brings on stage, and the willingness to work with other artists in the independent music scene. 

The tracks that he has released so far convey a message that has since been heard worldwide and a brand that is for the unity of all people. The real reason behind his name proves his humility. In his tracks, “Like Yesterday” and “A1 Grind”, he mentions that money isn’t going to change him.

Today, he recently released his song, Double Up, dubbed as the summer banger of the year.

Indeed, as an upcoming rapper, his original style, universal sound, and positive outlook will surely spread for Money Matt to rise as one of the biggest rappers in the music game today.

Learn more about Money Matt on his website.

Today, there has never been a lot of music to sift through. New releases are growing in frequency, trends come and go, and new rappers are popping out from anywhere. However, amid all of the noise, the ones who stay are those who know how to keep their music fresh and Rulla is working toward just this.

This North Philly rapper is only 21 years old, but over the years, he has maintained his steady mark in the industry and is teasing new music that just gets better and better every year as he discovers his own boundless potential. He’s already oozing with talent as it is. To think he may have unlocked some new, incredible ways to level up his game is exciting to look forward to.

With a proven track record of making absolute slappers (“No Cap” and “Right Now” are just some of his biggest releases to date) and signed by none other than Philly’s music mogul Jimmy Dasaint himself, he doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. 

Raised on the hard streets of North Philly, Rulla has been looking for ways to express his anger, and he found it through music. Since his teenage years, he has been writing and performing music and was later on discovered for his level of quality and compelling storytelling.

In 2019, his quality-driven artistry and dense flows were recognized when he won the Best New Artist at the Philly Hip-hop Awards. For him, it was a validation of all of his hard work throughout his years of practicing, writing, and developing his craft. But more importantly, it was a time to reflect and humble himself that if it were not for the people who helped him to get to where he is now, it wouldn’t be possible.

For his fans who are wondering what’s up with him nowadays, he is cooking something really good. His music can be heard on the soundtrack for the upcoming feature film THE KARMA EFFECT, coming late this year. Rulla is also set for his upcoming release and is currently working with Grammy award-winning producer Carvin Haggins and a few local producers for this upcoming album project. Although everyone is hoping to hear more from him, there is more to come from this hip hop prodigy.

Throughout many years, the Philly hip hop scene has been bright so far. Many artists have paid homage to the city, yet none of them have truly been able to make a lasting mark on the game. This is what makes him a truly rising star to watch out for. However, he is even more poised to go beyond just Philly and becoming one of hip-hop’s biggest stars. On the heels of his success, the rap scene is excited to hear his new album.

In this upcoming album, the Philly rapper steps not only out of his comfort zone but making this a career-defining album. For sure, this debut album will help pave the way for his legacy.

To know more, follow Rulla on Instagram.