CHEWING ON BEST NEW ARTISTS: SAWEETIE

After bubbling under for some time, Warner’s hip-hop heroine seemed to hit critical mass with “Best Friend,” her delicious duet with Doja Cat, which ranks among the catchiest songs of the year. With a fully developed brand (expanded by a McDonald’s campaign) and bolstered cred, Saweetie looks destined for the kind of pop-cultural visibility now commanded by Cardi and Megan.

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