The year was defined by high-energy sub-genres and innovative production:
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: Spearheaded by artists like Yeat and the Opium roster (Playboi Carti, Ken Carson), this sound features distorted 808s and video-game-inspired synths. The year was defined by high-energy sub-genres and
: The "Atlanta sound" continued to dominate through Future , Gunna , and Lil Baby , focusing on smooth flows over hard-hitting percussion. Essential Artists & 2022 MVPs and Lil Baby
: Their collaborations, such as "WAIT FOR U" and "Jimmy Cooks," were the year's most streamed and mixed tracks.
A definitive 2022 playlist typically includes these chart-toppers: – Gunna ft. Future & Young Thug "First Class" – Jack Harlow "Super Gremlin" – Kodak Black "Just Wanna Rock" – Lil Uzi Vert "In A Minute" – Lil Baby "HOTEL LOBBY" – Quavo & Takeoff