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

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:

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M Row

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

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

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

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

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”

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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!

Front cover of The Hotlist 'Ones To Watch' presentation.

M Row

ESS_WEST

DXNTE

Twine

Omagoqa

Back page of The Hotlist 'Ones To Watch' presentation

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