THE HOTLIST: 5 Artists You Need To Know [Nov 2024]

Every month we compile some of our favourite new music discoveries.

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

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Hai-Life

HAI-LIFE is a Brooklyn-based electronic DJ and music producer driven by her love for dance music. Her signature sound embraces house, tech house and disco, and she is known for her ability to heat up any dance floor and get the people dancing.

• DNA: Dance | Electronic | House | Disco

• Related Artists: The Blessed Madonna, ANOTR, Peggy Gou

Key Audio/Video: “All I Wanna”

Zeddy East

Zeddy East is a gifted artist who has established himself in the Hip Hop and Trap music scenes. He is a native of the energetic city of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Zeddy East has established himself as a major player in the music industry thanks to his distinctive style and fascinating performances.

• DNA: Rap | Hip Hop | Trap

• Related Artists: Nemzzz, Pozer, SL, Kairo Keyz

Key Audio/Video: “Retrospect” 

Becky Sikasa

Soul artist Becky Sikasa has captivated tastemakers and music lovers in UK and Germany. The singer continues her journey to becoming one of the new voices of UK neo-soul, effortlessly weaving lyrics and harmonies together with colourful arrangements into vibrant off-pop tracks.

• DNA: Neo-soul | R&B | Off-pop

• Related Artists: Olivia Dean, Cleo Sol, Nectar Woode

Key Audio/Video: “Wandering”

Ytboutthataction

Born Adetutu Aderogba, YTboutthataction – also referred to as YT – has been affirming herself as a fresh and promising act while fashioning herself into her very own kind of rap star. 

• DNA: Rap | Hip Hop

• Related Artists: Babyxsosa, Laila!, Baby Tate, Ashnikko

Key Audio/Video: “Cool Story Bro”

Smooriba

21-year-old independent artist, originally from the midlands. Now based out of London producing 2000’s influenced hyper-pop punk inspired tracks with a range of influences from Paramore, Avril Lavigne and DC the Don.

• DNA: Pop | Punk | Electronic

• Related Artists: Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo, Rina Sawayama

Key Audio/Video: “Wasted Body” 

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Summary

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