Thirteendegrees
Thirteendegrees | |
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| Born | Jalen Hughes |
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| Years active | 2023–present[1] |
| Label | Island |
Jalen Hughes, professionally known as Thirteendegrees (stylized as Thirteendegrees°), is an American rapper and record producer. Starting his career in 2023, he first gained significant attention after the release of his album Clique City Vol. 2.
Career
Musical style
Hughes' music is often compared to that of the "swag era" and early 2010s hip-hop, blending R&B and trap, and including auto-tuned vocals, nostalgic visuals, and jerk-related sounds.[2][3] He stated his influences were what he "grew up in—the trap era, the Tumblr era, early Instagram."[1] His music has been compared to that of Sofaygo, Young Money, and Young Thug.[4] He is considered to be at the forefront of the "New Chicago" movement, named as the successor to Chicago drill.[5]
Personal life
Hughes is interested in fashion, and creates clothing for himself.[1][3]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Urban Junkie |
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| Metropolitan |
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| Uptown Dropout |
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| Clique City |
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| Clique City Vol. 2 |
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| Black Fridayz |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "#Mirror" | 2023 | Non-album singles |
| "Go Gangsta" | ||
| "First Link" | ||
| "#Jacket" | ||
| "South Loop" | ||
| "Egokiller" | ||
| "Ms Gold Chainz" | ||
| "Chi-lanta" | Metropolitan | |
| "#Autopilot" | Non-album singles | |
| "How Da Game Go" | ||
| "#Cliquecity" | 2024 | |
| "I Get #Guap" | Uptown Dropout | |
| "Adrianna Anthem" | Non-album singles | |
| "Champ" | ||
| "Monsta" | ||
| "Giuseppe Heelz" | ||
| "Ms Avoidant" | ||
| "Tear Dropz" | ||
| "Da Problem Solva" | 2025 | Clique City Vol. 2 |
| "Exotic Strippaz" | Black Fridayz | |
| "Palace" |
References
- ^ a b c Eferighe, Joshua (2025-10-16). "Thirteendegrees° leads the rap renaissance of #NewChicago". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ Lafontant, Olivier (2025-03-14). "Thirteendegrees °: Clique City Vol. 2". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ a b Medithi, Vivian (2025-04-16). "Thirteendegrees is bringing swag back to New Chicago". The FADER. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ Barlas, Jon (2025-03-06). "Thirteendegrees shares 'DA PROBLEM SOLVA' visual off 'Clique City Vol. 2'". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
- ^ "The Thirteendegrees Interview". by Welcome.jpeg. 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2025-12-21.