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LAJAY
New up and coming artist from Nottingham with debute single 'Push Bike Vibes' Produced by Super Beats. She is one to look out for on the urban scene in around Nottingham and the UK.
SKEETE
Nottingham's own, Skeete, effortlessly blends R&B, Neo Soul, Dancehall, and Afrobeats into a captivating musical experience. With global appeal and a knack for both introspective ballads and uplifting anthems, Skeete is a versatile talent making waves. From opening for Dappy in 2019 to the viral success of "Weekdays" in 2022, he's a rising star leaving a lasting impression on music lovers everywhere.
JIBZ
Rising Nottingham artist Jibz is emerging to be a one-of-a-kind UK rapper, within the Nottingham music scene after his debuting track 'Block Baby' following up with Heartless His new music breathes passion & emotion with the classic virtues of traditional Rap, Having deep roots in music from a young age,.
LAYFULLSTOP
LayFullstop is a Jazztronica/Christian artist from Manchester, by way of Birmingham. From Lay’s accredited first project ‘The Blue Compilation’, she has come a long way from her signature jazz-infused, lo-fi sound and delivery. With her Christian faith as the driving force behind the shift , Lay’s music is more than just sonics but holds deeper sentiments consisting of spirituality, hope and hardships. LayFullstop’s upcoming mixtape “STiR” sets to do just that, screaming of a new found independence and a unique appreciation for jazz music.
AYO
YXL Ayo is a UK artist of Nigerian origin who was raised in the seaside town Skegness, Lincolnshire. He is a part of and also the leader of the creative group Young and Living (YXL). YXL was a collective that he created during his time at university where he recruited artists such as YXL Trev, YXL CJ, YXL Lynx and Sabre 77. Although it is only predominately himself and YXL Trev who are making music, the other members still offer their support in the creative process of making music
IAMDDB
If the future is female, then it has already started. Diana De Brito is the epitome of a new generation of female artists - young, talented and self-confident. In her music, the 25-year-old daughter of an Angolan musician combines timeless soul and jazz in the tradition of Nat King Cole and Erykah Badu with modern trap and R'n'B. She calls it Urban Jazz, some would say it is Neo Soul - it's all true, because IAMDDB is anything but one-dimensional.