With so much talent in the world of music, we often forget that many successful artists come straight outta campuses at HBCUs. You, the readers of HBCU Buzz, informed us of who you believe are the most legit musical artists from your HBCU. We did the research based on your responses, and put together a list of the hottest HBCU artists out right now. In no particular order, here are the 11 HBCU artists you should listen to below.

5Rio Suave: Tuskegee University

Hometown: Gadsden Alabama

Rio Suave believes that there is a lack of authenticity in today’s music, and he vows to bring it back. His newest project “Crown Me Black” is currently available on ITunes and Rio promises to have everything you need. The 14 track body of work features thought provoking lyrics over dope beats and instrumentation. Rio Suave is giving his own style all the way through.

Check him out: https://soundcloud.com/crownblacksounds