Armani White – No Mistakes (Live) | Vevo DSCVR Artists to Watch 2023

The “it factor.” The “whole package.” Call it what you want, but when we had Armani White come through our Ctrl studio earlier this year, we were pretty blown away by the Philly dude’s potential. So much so that we insisted he return, this time to our Artists To Watch 2023 stage. If you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve still probably felt his viral track “BILLIE EILISH.” rattling your coop. Riding a sly rework of N.O.R.E.’s “Jewel” fastened by July Da Producer, it emphasizes the hop in hip-hop. Try to stay seated while it bumps. Impossible. White says Billie is a big inspiration, a fan since the “my boy” days, and an even bigger fan of her bold fashion choices. “I wanted to make something that pays homage to her creativity and playfulness while also displaying my very similar character,” he told us. Mission accomplished. Those plugged into the Philly rap scene likely know White’s 2019 project ‘Keep In Touch.’ His charismatic delivery and penchant for ambitious beat selections really came through on standout tracks “Onederful” and “Public School.” Think a little Brockhampton here, a smattering of Aminé there. Event though this was his second time performing his breakout hit for us, it still felt super fresh. A live drummer and more room to bounce around helps with that. Keep an eye out, there’s more to come. Watch below: