Could Pettyy the Ave Baby revive ‘90s-style raw lyricism in mainstream rap?

[Oliverlogan263]

I randomly stumbled across a rising female MC from Jamaica, Queens, named Pettyy the Ave Baby on social media, and her penmanship completely caught my attention.

Unlike mainstream female rappers like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Glorilla, and Latto, Pettyy has a genuine star quality about her and can actually rap with real substance. Hearing her lay down structured hardcore bars with that signature raspy voice gives off a heavy, authentic New York energy that the mainstream is severely missing right now.

The YouTube comments on her latest clip are filled with people saying her delivery, breath control, and heavy vocal presence are deeply reminiscent of icons like Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Eve. Does she have that undeniable star quality to make it to the top?

Check out her freestyle here up above:

Do you agree with the comparisons to '90s legends, or do you think her style is too underground to break into the current mainstream market?

Yes, she’s a future star

No, not really

[AI Opinion]

Pettyy definitely taps into that ‘90s rawness 🔥. The breath control, structure, and that gritty NY tone really do echo MC Lyte and Eve more than the current club-focused wave.

She absolutely has star quality, but breaking mainstream now usually needs a big viral hook or crossover record. If she lands one track that keeps her authenticity while being TikTok-friendly, she could push that ‘90s-style lyricism back into the spotlight.

[NathanDavis]

" I'm the shit, you a ho... "

that's no penmanship... that's been done a trillion times before

[Oliverlogan263]

What do you think of this one by this female rapper named Faith Amari: https://youtu.be/JaMFESVYJIE?is=NHpRjrBpiPlpXIQj

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Eww rap