The Milwaukee low-end scene has been really coming on strong over the last several months. Assuredly, natives from the Midwestern city will tell you it’s been buzzing for years. But for some reason, it seems that more and more artists are starting to pop off at a higher rate in this recent stretch. AyooLi and J.P are arguably the biggest faces from the subgenre at the moment, but Myaap (Myaa P) is coming. At just 18 years of age, she still has a lot to learn and improve upon. At times, we have cited that she sounds like a Sexyy Red, for example, sometimes. But there is no doubt that she’s hot on their trails. Since getting her professional start two years ago, 2024 has easily been her most productive and successful run yet. She’s put out eight singles and two projects. Making up the latter is a collaborative EP with producer Nedarb and her second LP, BIG MYAAP, NOT THE LIL ONE.
However, based on Myaap’s activity over the last three months, she could be gearing up for one more before year’s end. Part of this hot streak includes “Dripping”, Myaap’s collaboration with fellow Milwaukee native 414Jungle Baby. On this track, you are getting some youthful energy and flexes from both talents. “I’m winning / Big Benz, I’m whipping / I’m winning / Louis V, I’m dripping”, she raps on the chorus. It’s pretty standard fare for her but it does bring some fun vibes. In terms of issues with “Dripping”, the mixing could be slightly improved as the instrumental sounds a little muddy. Additionally, the 414Jungle Baby feature could have been removed. You can’t even tell who is rapping because they sound almost the same. But as we said, Myaap has a lot of room to grow, and we are excited to see where she can go.
We first shined a light on Milwaukee rapper Myaap (pronounced mia-p) back in December following a successful 2023 year that elevated her stock and expanded her fan base. Her rise continued just a month in 2024 as she was enlisted as an opening act for Veeze on the second leg of the Ganger Tour. Myaap smartly used the five-week run of shows to debut live performances from her Big Myaap, Not The Lil One project, released just a week before she hit the road. It’s been smart move after smart move for the Milwaukee native, and when you combine good music with that, it’s a surefire recipe for success.
To take things even further, Myaap also incorporates her love for dance into her artistry, making music that leans into it and uses it promote her music as her social media pages are riddled with videos showing off her dance moves. Myaap’s first viral moment came as a result of her 2023 track “Getting To It” which produced a TikTok dance craze that stars like Reneé Rapp, Coco Jones and Meghan Trainor joined in on. You’ll soon learn that dance has always been a foundational aspect of Myaap’s life, just like her hometown of Milwaukee. Her sound is very much tied to the city that has produced notable names like Lakeyah, DC The Don, Certified Trapper, and more. She’s proud to be a part of Milwaukee’s rap scene, and it’s reflected in her music, and the love is reciprocated in a fan base that continuously pushes her to new heights.
With more in store for 2024, we caught up with Myaap to learn a bit more about her as a part of our Uproxx Music 20 series. Scroll down to find out abut her inspirations, influences, and aspirations.
My earliest memory of music is dancing, just taking lessons in Milwaukee. I’ve used that early memory and my passion for dancing to incorporate into my music now.
Who inspired you to take music seriously?
TikTok! I was uploading music on there when I first started, and that really motivated me to keep going ‘cause they were dancing and supporting the music I was putting out. That motivated me to make even more music. I was just playing at first, but that made me take it more seriously when I saw that they were really liking it, and making dance routines to it that were getting views on TikTok.
Do you know how to play an instrument? If so, which one? If not, which instrument do you want to learn how to play?
I used to play the piano when I was in school, but I don’t really know how to play it like that anymore [laughs]. I wanna learn how to play the electric guitar or violin, and start incorporating them into some of my beats.
What was your first job?
My first job was working at McDonalds, then I started working at Gap, then Walmart. After that, I stopped working because I got fired from Walmart when I took a drink out of the machine, and they considered that to be theft. I used to make my TikToks at Walmart while I was working there too. I got fired last year in February – ever since, I just started taking my music more seriously and going to the studio more. I was still going when I was working but not as much.
What is your most prized possession?
There’s a lot of stuff I can’t live without. I can’t live without my AirPods and my phone, ‘cause that’s how I write my music. I need that at all times – especially when I’m on the road, to write my music. It helps to have ideas and lyrics written down already.
What is your biggest fear?
Bugs! All bugs. One time I was asleep at home and I felt a spider crawling on me while I was asleep, and that scared me. I didn’t even wanna go back to sleep after that!
You get 24 hours to yourself to do anything you want, with unlimited resources: What are you doing? And spare no details!
I’d just still be in the studio and keep working! That’s what I like to do. If I had 24 hours, I’d love to see how many songs I could get done in those 24 hours. I would guess I could get about 20 songs done, or probably even more if I had some ideas written down already.
What are your three most used emojis?
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What’s a feature you need to secure before you die?
Veeze, Sexy Redd, and Rio Da Yung Og. Rio actually already just added me on Instagram yesterday – that would be so crazy if we could do a song together!
If you could appear in a future season of a current TV show, which one would it be and why?
I feel like BMF, ‘cause Meech is from Detroit and I feel like there should be some Milwaukee in there too. In real life, BMF was actually in Milwaukee too, so I feel ike it would be fire if we got representation in that series.
Which celebrity do you admire or respect for their personality and why?
Veeze! He has a nice personality, and he’s very humble. Being on tour with him, I learned that he likes different genres of music – we were listening to the Shrek song (“All Star” by Smash Mouth), and we were just dancing to it together. I didn’t even know he listened to that kind of stuff!
Share your opinion on something no one could ever change your mind about.
I love dancing and can’t nobody change that. People always tell me to change up my dance moves, but I’ma forever do the same dance moves. If you get tired of seeing it, I don’t care!
What is the best song you’ve ever heard in your life and what do you love about it?
“Everybody” by Nicki Minaj and Uzi. I like it ‘cause it’s bounce music and I’ve never heard Nicki make a song like that – it’s different. I feel like Nicki and Uzi work really good together.
What’s your favorite city in the world to perform, and what’s a city you’re excited to perform in for the first time?
I liked Buffalo, New York a lot. Performing there with Veeze on the Ganger Tour was the first time I’d been there, and they’re super lit. They knew my songs and were dancing along with me during my set. I’m excited to perform in San Diego, I’m about to perform there!
You are throwing a music festival. Give us the dream lineup of 5 artists that will perform with you and the location where it would be held.
I would say Certified Trapper, Chicken P, J.P., AyooLii. I would have it in Milwaukee or New York, and use it to show off all of the talent we have coming out of Milwaukee.
What would you be doing now if it weren’t for music?
If it wasn’t for music, I’d probably be somewhere working right now, or somewhere dancing and making TikToks. I always wanted to be a back-up dancer ‘cause I was dancing when I was younger, but I guess I grew out of that. I never knew I was gonna be a rapper, that’s what’s crazy. I saw myself as either being a back-up dancer or working a regular job.
If you could see five years into the future or go five years into the past, which one would you pick and why?
I would choose to see five years in the future to see how far I would be compared to where I am now. I predict I’ll have a big house, somewhere outside of Milwaukee. I see myself having a lot of plaques hanging on my wall. I see myself winning a Grammy in five years, and performing at the BET Awards, and all that.
What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?
Just to stay focused and not give up. I used to wanna give up when I was young ‘cause I wasn’t really motivated. My supporters, my team and my family all support me now, plus watching other artists and their success all motivate me now. I would tell myself not to ever give up.
It’s 2050. The world hasn’t ended, and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?
I would like to be remembered for doing my dance, and just encourage people to keep listening to me and my music!
Big Myaap, Not The Lil One is out now. Find out more information here.
Myaap has been on a tear over the last several months. The rising star hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin has been carving a niche for herself in the ultra-competitive female rap scene. We say it often, but it feels like every week there is a new femcee looking to create waves in the industry. So far in 2024, it seems that Megan Thee Stallion, Anycia, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and a handful of others are going to be the leading ladies. You can certainly add Myaap to that list, as she has just come through with another new single called “Rotation.”
What is intriguing about this release in particular, is that this will be a part of a new collaborative project. On “Rotation,” as well as the tape, Myaap is working alongside producer Nedarb. According to Imprint, the duo will be looking to make a splash with their EP called YOP! out on May 31. If you are a fan of rappers like the late Lil Peep and Ghostemane, for example, Nedarb was one of their most frequent producers.
He assisted with tracks like “beamer boy,” “right here,” “white wine,” and plenty of others. That is also why this track and EP are also such a big deal for Myaap. “Rotation,” an anthem all about the booty, follows up recent efforts such as “Actin Up” with Chicken P, and “I Ain’t Hidin” featuring Mg Sleepy. Be sure to check out this wild party track above.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Rotation” by Myaap and Nedarb? Is this one of her best tracks as of late, why or why not? Does this get you excited for the rapper and producer’s upcoming EP YOP!? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Myaap and Nedarb. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
One of the dominant lanes of hip-hop right now is trap rap without a doubt. A subset of the long-running subgenre that has become increasingly more popular is ratchet rap. The female MCs have grown this area quite substantially over the past couple of years or so. Artists like Sexyy Red, Sukihana, Erica Banks, Stunna Girl, and City Girls, are just a handful of them. Someone you will want to add to that list is Myaap. She hails from the unsuspecting city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and she has been gaining some steam recently. The last and only time we have covered her work happened back in January.
Myaap worked alongside MG Sleepy for a quirky trap cut called “I Ain’t Hidin.” It featured one of the catchier cadences we have heard all year, and it is one we encourage you give a try. As for “Actin Up,” Myaap is teaming up with another up and comer, Chicken P. Where we think “I Ain’t Hidin” works for us is the creativity and carefree nature.
“Actin Up” feels more like a carbon copy of what Sexxy Red is doing right now. That of which is the nonchalant, booty shaking club bangers. While Myaap is certainly not the only artist to present her art in this way, deviating from her avant-garde-like style might be something to reconsider. This is not a bad song by any means, but it could get lost in the shuffle.
What are your thoughts on “Actin Up” by Myaap & Chicken P? Is this the best track she has released as of late, why or why not? Where do you rank this song amongst the rest of her entire discography? Do you think she has what it takes to thrive in the rap game? Is she the hottest rapper out of Wisconsin right now? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Myaap. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
If you are looking to discover some talent from a city that many might not expect to find any rappers from, we got you. Today, we head to the city of Milwaukee to talk about an up-and-coming femcee by the name of Myaap. The Wisconsin native jumpstarted her budding rap career in October of 2022 with her single featuring Esco called “Get In Mode.” She also has an album to her name in the early going as well. Worth The Wait features eight tracks with a guest appearance from J.P.
We gave you a glimpse into what the Midwest had cooking a few days ago with our “Five Artists You Need To Check Out Right Now” piece. In it, we highlighted Ayooli, a unique talent with a one-of-a-kind personality on the mic. That is what Milwaukee is producing right now and Myaap is a part of that wave. Her new single, “I Ain’t Hidin,” with guest and Ohio riser MG Sleepy, serves as the lead track for an upcoming EP.
Big Myaap Not The Lil One will premiere on January 26, so be sure to tap in. The song has, you guessed it, a very distinct personality. The catchy “I ain’t hidin” refrain is drawn out and extremely catchy. It matches the chords of the production perfectly and is an earworm from the first listen. Both MG and Myaap bring their energy and it is sure to be a hit sooner than later.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “I Ain’t Hidin,” by Myaap and MG Sleepy? Is Myaap one of the best newcomers from the Milwaukee rap scene? Are you going to tap into her upcoming EP, Big Myaap Not The Lil One, after hearing this? Is MG Sleepy someone to pay attention to from the Ohio scene? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Myaap and MG Sleepy. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
The formula for making a rap hit has changed a lot over the past five decades but at the same time, it seems that one almost surefire way to craft an inescapable bop is do what rap’s first-ever hit did: Sample a previous hit and turn it into something that would make the original creators’ heads spin.
We’ve seen a lot of the biggest hits in hip-hop lately do just that. Latto’s “Big Energy” liberally interpolates Tom Tom Club’s 1981 dance floor rocker “Genius Of Love,” while more recently, Doja Cat revivified Dianne Warwick’s “Walk On By” with “Paint The Town Red” and Coi Leray’s “Players” became the latest in a long line of songs looping Grandmaster Flash’s “The Message.”
In the same way, Milwaukee rapper Myaap is on the cusp of a huge breakout of her own thanks to a sample coming from one of the unlikeliest, un-hop-hop-iest song imaginable. “Getting To It,” which — like many of the aforementioned hits — derives much of its propulsion from an endless stream of TikTok videos utilizing the sound, employs Abba’s mournful 1976 hit “Dancing Queen,” slotting in blunt boasts over the original’s bright, disco production for a sweet and spicy blend that only needs the proper clearances to take off.
(Myaap’s music video for the track was wiped from YouTube over a copyright strike from Universal Music Group, but make no mistake — if it continues to gain momentum on TikTok, I have little doubt it’ll be back.)
So, who is the Milwaukee artist and what’s making her such a draw?
Well, unlike fellow Milwaukee star Lakeyah, she sticks to more of a locally-grown production style on tracks like “Wham” and “Party Crackin.” While Lakeyah’s connection with Atlanta-based hit factory Quality Control Music has put her on the national radar, Myaap’s approach ensures a dug-in hardcore hometown fanbase that’d be hard to uproot. From such a solid foundation, any moves she makes will likely be amplified by her hometown supporters — and if they can get loud enough, it’ll make it hard as hell for outsiders to ignore.
She’s also proven adept at capturing attention on TikTok — hard enough to do with the way that app is set up — and if she can keep getting minor viral hits there, it’s only a matter of time until interest in her off-platform music hits critical mass. But the key will almost certainly be whether “Gettin To It” can make a return to streaming services, as it’s clearly a hit in the same fashion as Sexyy Red‘s “Ah Thousand Jugs” — and we all know where Big Sexyy ended up: on top.
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