Class of 2021

Class of 2021: Jelani Blackman

Class of 2021: Jelani Blackman

Leaning into his strengths, and putting succinct stories to the fore, the West London rapper is refusing to give in to labels.

Class of 2021: Black Country, New Road

Class of 2021: Black Country, New Road

On the cusp of a debut that comes good on all the obtuse, esoteric groundwork they’ve spent the past two years laying, Black Country, New Road aren’t here to play nice.

Class of 2021: PVA

Class of 2021: PVA

Treading the line between the gig and the club, PVA are bringing a new type of euphoria to the live stage.

Class of 2021: Phoebe Green

Class of 2021: Phoebe Green

Successfully transitioning from self-conscious teen to a twenty-something with her shit somewhat more together, flame-haired Mancunian Phoebe Green is documenting the journey with panache.

Class of 2021: Lynks

Class of 2021: Lynks

Armed with a new name, an ever-expanding costume box and an arsenal of songs that aim to represent the queer experience from a lesser-described angle, Lynks is strutting into 2021 in fine style.

Class of 2021: Pa Salieu

Class of 2021: Pa Salieu

From Coventry to magazine covers across the country, Pa Salieu is the undeniable force shaking up the face of British rap.

Class of 2021: Ashnikko

Class of 2021: Ashnikko

Arriving in a whirlwind of blue hair, badass lyrical quips and a penchant for life’s filthier pleasures, Ashnikko is here to disrupt the pop landscape - and reclaim the word ‘cunt’ while she’s at it.

Class of 2021: Bree Runway

Class of 2021: Bree Runway

Creative mastermind, friend of Missy Elliott and business mogul in the making: Project Runway is already well underway, and in 2021, Bree’s going in all guns blazing.

Class of 2021: Tate McRae

Class of 2021: Tate McRae

Already breaking into the charts with her slick confessional bangers, Tate McRae may have been in the game since she was 13, but she’s only just getting started.

Class of 2021: Baby Queen

Class of 2021: Baby Queen

Slowly creating a fan-centric pop universe where sharing is caring, Bella Latham’s kingdom awaits…

Class of 2021: Master Peace

Class of 2021: Master Peace

A pandemic-based false start nearly derailed Master Peace’s career before it had even really begun, but now the Londoner is back and more focused on making solid gold indie bangers than ever.

Class of 2021: BENEE

Class of 2021: BENEE

Riding high off the back of megahit ‘SUPALONELY’ and her recent celeb-featuring full-length debut, BENEE’s already done the hard bit - now she’s ready to reap the rewards.

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