5. billi0n
Best bar: “I’m in the corner having late,night / talks with my kiiidney”
It’s not what billi0n is saying,but how he says it — his voice is like a mix of Nino Paid and the Tasmanian Devil from Looney Tunes. His energetic delivery pushes “ØWay cypher” into high gear from the very first verse.
4. EA TJ
Best Bar: “Smash the Benz’, had to switch the tag, got bitches stalkin’ me / Big dog, na, I got steppers all the way in albany”
EA TJ only raps four bars on this song, but the way he says “Al-ba-ny” has stuck in my head for a full week. It shows the quality of his short verse, which feels exciting and well-placed.
3. Yung Fazo
Best bar: “I knew would do it / I knew I would get to the top, I been touchin’ the stars, gon’ be the influence”
Yung Fazo is ØWay’s other artist who’s been around for a while, and is probably better known for his earlier work. He seems aware of his reputation, delivering a smooth melodic verse that changes up his flow nicely halfway through. Tezzus has said Fazo is “cooler than NAV,” which might not be a high bar, but 2026 could still be a big year for him.
2. Tezzus
best bar: “Nas gettin’ robbed on eBay, in my last life, I caught bodies, bitch / Me and this ho had a e-date, it was just a glass of wine and narcotics, bitch”
tezzus’s first verse on this song isn’t his best. The aggressive beat pushes him into a forceful flow, but it feels empty despite his claims of violence. He improves later in the song, where a more melodic style shows the influence of Thug, and Tezzus’s vocals blend with Auto-Tune.
1. Pz’
Best bar: “Lil’ baby, I’m goin’ ballistic, the fabrics on me is Celine / I wine and dine with Spanish fine lil’ shawty, she work for Celine”
Of the Øway artists, Pz’ seems most likely to become popular soon (a shout-out from Playboi Carti’s YVL camp helps).His flow is delicate yet complex. “Hermes bag cost a wallet, and that bitch might cost a chain / We might bust you in your brain, Man, Lil Pz’, you goin’ insane,” he sings. It’s a relaxed verse that suggests he’s a rising star.
