THE HOTLIST: 5 Artists You Need To Know [Sep 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:

Joe James

Deeply personal storytelling, raw penmanship and captivating delivery, Joe James is one of the most exciting rap artists to come out of the UK in recent years. The Londoner has swiftly amassed widespread acclaim due to his raw, yet matured, sound that he has become so notorious for.

• DNA: Rap | Hip Hop

• Related Artists: KwolleM, Ashbeck, Jordy, Strandz

Key Audio/Video: “Tony Stark”

Naliyah

Ethiopian born, Stockholm raised, London based, Naliyah is set to pave her own lane via soundscapes yet to be explored. An exciting artist with an abundance of talent, yet, still more to show and room to grow whilst she paves her own lane.

• DNA: R&B | Jazz | Soul | Hip Hop

• Related Artists: Pip Millett, Greentea Peng, JGrrey

Key Audio/Video: “Free My Soul”

Tay Jordan

Born and raised in South London, Tay Jordan brings a refreshing brand of rap to the UK’s rap scene. A blend of lo-fi hip hop combined with the unmistakable funk bounce of LA/West Coast rap from the 1990’s sets the tone.

• DNA: Rap | Hip Hop | Funk

• Related Artists: Sainté, BXKS, Knucks

Key Audio/Video: “2089”

Humble The Great

London-based singer, songwriter and producer whose laidback vocals effortlessly glide through the smooth, souful atmospheres he creates. He has been garnering attention for his blend of electro-R&B, embodying modern nostalgia.

• DNA: R&B | Electronic | Pop

• Related Artists: Amie Blu, Elmiene, Kamal

Key Audio/Video: “Find Your Own”

Uche Yara

Austrian-born, Berlin-based singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter UCHE YARA started out touring European festivals and stages and even opened for the Rolling Stones in Vienna. Known for her unique vocal experimentations as well as her seamless blend of genres, distinctively evident on tracks like ‘Sophie’ and ‘homesick’.

• DNA: Punk Rock | R&B | Psychedelia

• Related Artists: Kaeto, Chinchilla, Biig Piig, New Dad

Key Audio/Video: “www she hot”

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