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THE HOTLIST: 5 Artists You Need To Know [FEB 2025]

  • SiX EiGHT ONE
  • Feb 14
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 17


Front cover of The Hotlist 'Ones To Watch' presentation
The Hotlist: 5 Artists You Need To Know [FEB 2025]

Every month at SiX EiGHT ONE we compile some of our favourite new music discoveries.


Check out this month’s new selection of emerging and new music artists to look out for in the near future:



M Row

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M Row

Michael Hernandez Rowe, who goes under the stage name M Row is one of many exciting new artists from New York City. Known for his unique styles and flow, he began rapping mid 2023 and is quickly growing a huge fan base.


  • DNA: Rap | Drill | Jersey

  • Related Artists: Russ Millions, 41, Central Cee, Fivio Foreign 


Key Audio/Video: “White Girl Wasted



ESS_WEST

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ESS_WEST

ESS_WEST is a recording artist and producer, mixing Rap, Hip Hop and R&B with Indie influences to make something new. Drawing motivation from what many would think are separate worlds of Rap and UK Indie, his music presents a unique cross-genre experience.


  • DNA: Hip Hop | R&B | Indie

  • Related Artists: Joe James, Bawo, Tay Jordan


Key Audio/Video: “Ouch



DXNTE

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DXNTE

You need to know this London-based recording artist and rising talent, fusing Trap-Rap with Electronic, Drum & Bass and Experimental genres.


  • DNA: D&B | Electronic | Experimental

  • Related Artists: EV, es.cher, Ashbeck


Key Audio/Video: “Lost



Twine

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Twine

Noise-Rock band from South Australia. Dynamic blend of vocals, violins, drums and guitars give their songs sorrowful depth, definitely one to watch for exciting things in the future.


  • DNA: Noise Rock | Alternative | Folk

  • Related Artists: Voodoo Bandits, Swim School, SOFT PLAY


Key Audio/Video: “Future Exhales



Omagoqa

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Omagoqa

The trio hailing from South Africa behind a new wave Gqom sound. Fusing traditional and electronic sounds more associated with foreign based Electronica, their sound is rougher, with harder basslines that are ‘made for clubs’.


  • DNA: Gqom | Electronic | Afro House

  • Related Artists: Griffit Vigo, DJ Maphorisa, DJ Lag


Key Audio/Video: “Speed Limit



Summary

Check out the slideshow below for further info on each artist, if you’d like to be sent a copy of this month’s deck, drop us your details on the contact page!



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