The Captiol Records signee hopes his oozing melodies continue to keep listeners enthralled - especially as he readies his debut project, set to be released later this year. Grey has also proven to be a reliable assist-man, dishing out features for notable rap heroes such as A Boogie, Joey Bada$$, Russ, and more. With her angelic voice, the singer-songwriter croons, “’Cause last year was a mess but I’m growing up/ Thanking God that I’m so blessed/ Yeah, he showed me love/ Said ‘Girl, don’t cheat yourself on this, get your glow up’/ And it’s all because I’m working on my energy.” - DARLENE ADEROJUĬapella Grey had Uptown in a frenzy last year when he unleashed his blistering summer anthem “Gyalis.” Reaching Hot 100 top 40 status last autumn, Grey’s sticky sing-along and slick bravado etched him a lane as one of the city’s promising stars. Through its lyrics, Jane modestly opens up about her past struggles while encouraging listeners to utilize manifestation tools and gain unwavering self-assurance. With her infectiously positive summer single “Energy,” released in June 2021, Tyla Jane is forging her path to becoming the next alternative R&B star. With A-list star power attracting the rest of the country’s attention, Nardo Wick’s “Who Want Smoke?” cracked the Hot 100’s top 20 and earned himself a memorable first platinum single. The Jacksonville native released his incendiary breakout hit “Who Want Smoke?” in January 2021 - though the menacing track didn’t crack the mainstream’s radar until Lil Durk, G Herbo, and 21 Savage provided rap reinforcements and added their grim street tales to the official remix in October. Nardo Wick slow-grinded his way to success in 2021. Spotlighted on a series of well-received solo mixtapes, Babyface’s relaxed, conversational flow coupled with clever, insightful lyrics caught mainstream attention via 2021’s EP Unf*ckwitable, with guests including Moneybagg Yo, and a subsequent deluxe edition, boasting a remix of Babyface’s 2020 track “Paperwork Party” with Jack Harlow. NEENA ROUHANIĪ popular fixture on his home turf after a decade of perseverance, Detroit native Babyface Ray (born Marcellus Register) is taking his grind national - alongside next-gen Motor City rappers such as 42 Dugg and Tee Grizzley. The last year was nothing short of explosive for Tems, who signed to Since ‘93/RCA Records, landed a feature on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy, was named Billboard’s October Rookie of the Month, and topped Billboard‘s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart following Justin Bieber’s feature on “Essence.” While the accolades represent how far the singer has come, Tems’s songwriting skills, vocal prowess and personable attitude prove her undeniable staying power. Fans were left craving more - many going back in time to her 2020 album, For Broken Ears, while others tapped in last fall, when the Nigerian singer-songwriter released a five-track EP, If Orange Was A Place. Not only did she spar with West and Rooga on “Ok Ok pt 2,” but she allowed her singing prowess to take center stage on “Pure Souls.” Now, Shenseea looks ready to release her long-awaited debut album after she enlisted hip-hop powerhouse Megan Thee Stallion for her sugary single “Lick.” - CARL LAMARREĪfter defining summer 2021 through her insanely infectious feature on Wizkid’s “Essence,” Temilade Openiyi (better known as Tems) established herself as a force in afro-fusion and beyond. Last year, Jamaican polymath Shenseea emerged as a rising star after showcasing her versatility on Kanye West’s Grammy-nominated album DONDA. With her slippery smooth-like butter vocal runs, nimbly sensual rhyme schemes, and emotive storytelling, Muni deserves to feel the love under her solo spotlight. But her slow-burning solo artist efforts finally paid off at the tail end of 2021 when the 33-year-old singer’s sumptuous R&B ballad “Hrs and Hrs” grew viral on TikTok, and became her first own Hot 100 hit - recently climbing into the chart’s top 20. Before becoming Muni Long, Priscilla Renea was writing on pop hits (Rihanna’s “California King Bed,” Fifth Harmony and Kid Ink’s “Worth It”), country hits (Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert’s Grammy-winning “Somethin’ Bad”), and everything in between (Pitbull and Kesha’s Hot 100 No.
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