Lil Peep was a pioneering figure in emo-rap, blending heartfelt alternative rock influences with trap beats. His music explored love, pain, addiction, and identity, becoming a major force in underground culture.

Juice WRLD was a Chicago rapper and singer whose emotionally honest freestyles reshaped melodic hip-hop. His music blended vulnerability, melody, and raw lyricism, making him one of the defining voices of emo-rap.

Jeff Buckley was an American singer-songwriter known for his angelic voice, poetic lyrics, and emotional depth. His album ‘Grace’ is considered one of the most influential alternative rock records of all time.

Corbin, formerly known as Spooky Black, is a singer from Minnesota known for his cold, atmospheric R&B. His sound blends haunting minimal production with vulnerable vocals, influencing artists across the underground emo and cloud-rap scenes.

XXXTentacion was a Florida artist whose music ranged from raw aggression to intimate acoustic songs. He became a major influence on SoundCloud rap through his emotional honesty and genre-shifting style.