Lethal B
www.myspace.com/lethalbizzlemusic
Musical Style: The Come Up is a bumping hip hop track with brilliant Brit spit. Since the release of this track Lethal Bizzle has been turning up on every magazine page and TV show. It seems like the rise and shine of the Lethal Bizzle enterprise is forthcoming and Lethal B will continue to make waves long into 2008.
Sounds Like: Lethal B is joining the Brit Hop revolution!
A G
www.myspace.com/agtony
Musical Style: While sassy soul singers like Leona Lewis are springing out of gritty Hackney, slick RnB singers are coming fresh out of Harlesden. Meet AG, a singer clearly inspired by RnB masters of the 90s. Listen out for ‘Hustle’ a slow track with a groovy baseline and crystal vocals.
Sounds like: Lemar and Nathan have more competition
Laura Izibor
www.myspace.com/lauraizibor
Musical Style: The best soul singers are the ones whose voices could stand alone. And Laura’s voice would scream out ‘I am soul’ even without a soul/jazz band. You may have seen her name on the credits of films and programmes such as Nanny and Grey’s Anatomy. Not only is she soulful but she can write a hit song!
Sounds Like: she looks – naturally beautiful.
Natty
www.myspace.com/natty4d
Musical Style: His sound is a fusion of reggae, folk and soul. The melodies are infectious and his gentle raspy voice is intriguing and he has supported Kate Nash on tour. Keep an eye out for him, although you can’t mistake his unique sound for anyone else.
Sounds Like: a fusion between Ben Harper and a subtle Damien Marley.
Artcha
www.myspace.com/artcha
Musical Style: Artcha is a force to be reckoned with on the stage. He never fails to entertain, with great melodic prowess and charisma that shines when he gets on the mic. He pops up whenever the mic is open and will prove to be infectious this year if he continues this way.
Sounds like: he could conquer the UK hip hop scene
Kevin Micheal
www.myspace.com/kevinmichaelmusic
Musical Style: Soul, funk RnB and pop all blended together with a pinch of sexy male falsetto vocals and an afro to boot. Flavour believes that Kevin’s music will make for a lucrative future.
Sounds Like: he would be fantastic to see live!
Blind Alphabets
www.myspace.com/blindalphabetz
Musical Style: In the heights of religious tension and political unrest Blind Alphabetz arise with an album that points fingers and raises questions. This is one of the most conscious hip hop duos around with a one finger on the newswire and another on the record button. The album Luvolution is in stores now!
Sounds Like: A change is gonna come.
Shaun Anthony
www.myspace.com/shaunanthony
Musical Style: His vocals don’t sound like that of a nineteen year old and his credentials are equally as impressive. Most recently Shaun went on tour with Lemar (who was among the executives that discovered Shaun) but now we await the release of his single Come On Over in February 2008. This blue-eyed soul singer is going to have hearts aching with his thick soulful tones and catchy melodies.
Sounds Like: Shaun will be around for a while…
Words by Selina Campbell
