As January is taking its sweet time to come to an end, we thought we would update date you with ten artists who this will rise in 2023, of course this is in no particular order but the order we have saved the names as we have been stalking the artists across socials and DSPs.
These artists have stood out to use for various reason and we are thoroughly enjoying how they are finding themselves as artists and developing their artistry and themselves as artists.
1.RAHEAVEN
North Londoner Raheaven grew up listening to a myriad of music, from Eritrean chanteuse Elsa Kidane to R&B stalwart Beyoncé, while she figured out life as a second-generation immigrant and eldest daughter – aka the glue that holds society together.
As the child of Eritrean immigrants who formed a band with friends to raise money for the Eritrean independence effort, music and performance has consistently weaved itself into her daily life.
This has included everything from playing the steel pans for over a decade to joining her school’s drama club. Indeed, Raheaven credits going to an all-girls school for her no-nonsense outlook on life and music
We absolutely love Raheaven and had the privilege of her coming down to perform for us at our 'Neo Nights' at the end of last year as had the audience in a chokehold with her sensational voice! Check out her single '7AM' which we are completely obsessed about down below
2.LIZZIE BERCHIE
Lizzie Berchie is a talented singer-songwriter from East London. She is part of the new wave of artists redefining neo-soul with bold and unapologetic messages. Last summer, she delivered a sensational debut EP Under the Sun, which does just that through a series of first-person narratives.
From the UK to Ghana, the artist channels the voices of women at different periods in their lives, calling attention to their experiences.
We recently got to see Lizzie Berchie perform live at 'The State Of R&B awards' and her voice blew the room away. Her raw natural talent is undeniable and has definitely caught our attention.
Check out our favourite single of Lizzie Berchie 'Pass Time' which features the equally talented Kofi Stone
3.ESSY MAYLIA
New girl on the R&B block is Essy Maylia, who recently just released her very first single 'Same Way' and we know for sure she is heading to the top. Her looks and tone of voice will leave you in a dream. She is definielty here to make music for us soft girlies and we cannot wait to see what else she has in store. She is yet to do her first live show but we recently spotted her doing an interview on Reprezent with the one and only 'Rellik Tha Don', so we know she will definitely have a lot more in store. But for now check our her first single 'Same Way' which is available now on all platforms.
4.RAELLE
South London soul singer Raelle is part of a new refreshing wave of neo-soul artists from London. She started her musical journey in South London and has formed a sound characterised by its rich vocal harmonies and 70s soul feel.
She finds singing, particularly soul, a natural way of sharing with others, enabling a deeper emotional bonding between people, and creating a bridge to share experiences, in the musical spirit of Roy Ayers, Etta James, and Nina Simone.
She has been featured on BBC London, the BBC 1Xtra Touchdown Tour, BBC Introducing, and DJ Ace’s R&B show, and has performed at venues in London and Manchester, including The Jazz Café and Pie Radio. Raelle previously performed at our 'Neo Nights' and her voice is out of this world. Our favourite single of hers is 'Sundown' and she recently released a single called 'Cruel Nostalgia' which you can check out down below.
5.AIDA LAE
Born in a small town in Sweden, Aida Lae was brought up in a non-musical family and took the risk to move out at the age of 19. Now rebranding to R&B, Aida Lae has been serving up her own platter of nostalgic pop with a blend of old school yet modern R&B.
Check out her latest single 'Trust Issues' below.
6.TSHARNA
Tsharna is one of R&B’s newer voices that has steadily been gaining the attention of giants in the music game. The Luton songstress has steadily proved herself with her consistent releases and her name should be in everyones mouth for 2023
Our favourite single from Tsharna is 'Sundown' which she performed for us a while back at one of our 'Neo Night' performances. Check out her latest single 'Insane' you will love it!
7.FRANCESCA
The rising singer-songwriter Manchester based Francesca has been making noise in the UK music scene with support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Pretty Little Thing, who she secured a partnership with early on in her career. Though we are yet to see her live, Francesca is one artist we have been keeping an eye out on. She recently released a double-pack which you can check out below.
8.NEYA
Neya is a southeast London-based singer/songwriter. She was born in Nigeria but moved to the United Kingdom when she was one, where her love of music began.
From singing in church to being in her school choir, her love for music grew stronger as she grew older and experienced life; she expresses herself through a soothing, soulful, RnB flow and has no boundaries through her music. Her main goal is to create music that she enjoys listening to in the hopes of connecting with others. Amy Winehouse, Kehlani, Summer Walker, Ashanti, and Aaliyah are among her musical influences. We cannot wait to see what Neya has got in store for us. Check out her latest single 'Too Deep' below
9.DIEDRICK
London Diedrick is the modern sound of British R&B. With deep soft relaxing vocals, Diedrick tells stories about life’s most important lessons – love, loss, faith, desire and determination. The singer-songwriter tells a range of stories building upon an endless coming-of-age tale that is not only relatable but genuine. Born Hakeem Diedrick, he was raised in Derby but London is his birthplace. Growing up in a small city and his close relationship with his mother helped cultivate his passion for singing and songwriting from an early age. During this time he developed a connection to the classic sounds of R&B and Soul taking a liking to some of the genre's greatest artists from Usher, Joe and Chris Brown, to Mariah Carey and Jojo. His own voice and tones are a warming, unique and modern amalgamation of those inspirations. And just as all good things come to light, Diedrick is ready to emerge. Be sure to check out his debut single 'Are We Alive'. We are excited for this artist!
10.JOSH KYE
Emerging from South London, Josh Kye brings more than words with his music.Creating emotional soundscapes to accompany his powerful lyrics he allows listeners a deeper look into the mind of a man who truly loves the music he makes. With this quality of music, Josh Kye is one artist not to be slept on. Check out his latest single 'You Don't Know' down below.
11.INDIGO MARSHALL
Birmingham R&B and soul singer Indigo Marshall charismatic voice captivates anyone who taps into her journey. Indigo’s debut EP ‘The Fall’ sored to number 1 on Amazon’s R&B charts and secured Top 10 on the R&B iTunes charts. Following this, Indigo sold out her debut show at the infamous Hare & Hounds serenading fans from all over the UK. Her sound has been loved by BBC 1Xtra including being a highlight of DJ Target’s Notice Board, releasing an R&B 1Take with DJ Ace and being interviewed by Lady Leshuur. Named as a flagbearer for Birmingham by the BBC, Indigo performed live to 30K people at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 with 1 Billion viewers worldwide. The line-up also included Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), Royal Ballet, Duran Duran and more. After spending many years perfecting her craft on the West Midlands performance circuit, Indigo released her debut single in 2019 and ever since then she has kept her foot firmly on the gas. The songstress has impressed some major tastemakers including, Sian Anderson, Remi Burgz, Kenny Burns, ITV, I Saw It First, Link Up TV and SBTV. In 2022, Indigo Marshall has demonstrated that all dreams are within reach and we are excited for this rising star. Check out her latest single 'Summer Nights'
12.SOMADINA
Nigerian-based artist Somadina bleeds talent. The young artist has been taking the industry by storm for some time now. Starting with her 2018 single “Ihy”, which set the tone for the singer. Shortly after, her popular single “Lay Low” ft Nigerian artist Orinayo, was released in 2019. A duet-themed R&B ballad consisting of heart-felt lyrics wrapped in boundless emotion. We absoulety love SOMADINA and everything she has done with Neo Music is truly appreciated. We cannot wait to see what else she has in store but for now check out her latest single 'Y I WANT U'
13.SKEETE
If you follow us you know we have a soft spot for Skeete and whatever he does. His song 'No More love Songs' is still on repeat and one of our top five songs for last year. He recently recnetly his single 'Weekdays' which caught some attention on TikTok but we are excited to see what he has in store next, the way he blends his Caribbean roots with the R&B sound is currently the best in the UK. We cannot wait to hear more from him, see more of him in 2023 but for now check out our FAVOURITE single 'No More Love Songs' down below.
14.DIOR ASHE
Hailing from Ladbroke Grove, West London, singer/songwriter & artist Dior Ashe is undeniably a force to be reckoned with within the UK Alt R&B space.
Dior's warm vocals melded with infectious melodies and encapsulating lyrics make for a unique and memorable listening experience.
Proudly tapping into her Antiguan & St Lucian roots, Dior draws much of her influence from her rich Caribbean heritage. R&B, Soul and Neo-Jazz also all play a key-part when it comes to her unique musical scope, with Dior also drawing inspiration from vocal powerhouses such as Amy Winehouse and Erykah Badu
In Dior’s music she expresses topics around romance, personal challenges, growth and flexing in her complexion as a dark skin queer woman.
Having also worked in Mental Health field, Dior has a strong passion towards advocacy of mental health & wellbeing.
Notably, Dior Ashe has performed at Earth 0.2, QH Sound Live, Smile & WAEV and RCRDSHOP at Boxpark Shoreditch, and has been supported & interviewed by Reprezent Radio, Loose FM, Voices Radio, BBC Music Introducing on BBC1 Xtra, Unityxtra, Snapback FM and Love Da Beat radio stations. We are excited for Dior Ashe's music career and cannot wait to see what else she has in store. Check out her single 'Gwarn Wid It' down below.
15.NEEDANAMEBRO
Now thought these ladies haven't officially released any music we have been following them across socials and SoundCloud and they are fire! We love their alternative look that is relatable to everyone and their vocals and harmonies are unmatched. I cannot wait to see these ladies thrive and shake up the scene. If you get a chance listen to their covers on Instagram or check out their Souncloud 'Needanamebro' they are DEFINIETLY about to shake some feathers in the music scene!
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