As music ever evolves, so does the fans obsession to discover new trends and what’s hot in new artists in unknown territories. Today’s fans have an unquenchable thirst for new music daily.
We are more demanding of the genre as a whole as we overload ourselves with new music. One thing that never changes, we (fans) love to be the first to discover something new. Rather it’s a song or an artist, the high we get off finding that up-next sound is addictively satisfying.
Always willing to give our insight on up and coming soon-to-be superstars, we have accumulated a list of new buzzworthy artists you should learn about as they have the potential to become big name stars within coming months as we wind down 2018. This is a list of 10 artists you should be checking out right now.
1. Volume 4
Aside from Fifth Harmony, since Destiny Child, music has been unable to fill the void in R&B/Pop. Until now, eager to fill that slot is a sensational foursome out of North Carolina known as Volume 4. Including beauties Brittany “Janelle Gee” Garcia, Tamia “Frenchiee” Corpening, Karissa “K.Riss” Hayden, and Diera “DK” Taylor, the group has undeniable talent, charisma and a chemistry that has not been seen since the iconic girl groups of the nineties. Riding the wave of their latest singles, “Catch A Vibe” and “Body Work”. Volume 4 has become most-sought after on the couches of Hip-Hop high-profile outlets like Thisis50 and streams are skyrocketing. Now is the perfect time for the ladies to hop on the bandwagon.
2. Casino Mel
South Carolina boy Casino Mel is a sharp, raw, and rare up-and-coming recording artist. Living by the motto, “Every day you profit you win”, Casino Mel has grown into a breakout star in 2018 with a series of soulful tracks like his new single, “No One”. A self-reflective tracks that showcases the amazing talent that earned him the respect and features of Hip-Hop’s elites like Gucci Mane. Always felt that he was destined to be just another urban statistic due to a series of unwise decisions made in his youth that led to him being incarcerated Mel knew that he was meant for something more.
3. India Love
Known for her Instagram popularity and reality show, the Compton bombshell is about to take music by force thanks to award-winning entertainer Will.I.Am. India Love has a sultry sound filled with trendy lyrics and sexy imagery. Easy on the eyes, the 22-year-old star infuses great music with must-see visuals, making her content a satisfying experience. Comfortable in her own skin, Love prides herself on self-love, empowerment, and sexuality shown in her videos, “Loco” and the newest, “Trouble”. Under the tutelage of Will, Love is promised to be a bonafide superstar in Music similar to her Instagram popularity. All its going to take is consistency and the rest of 2018. India promises more new music monthly ahead of her highly-anticipated forthcoming debut slated for the near future.
4. Sean Gast
Trap music, Latin Trap, Emo, Neo Soul, introducing a new genre is always a great way to break new artists and music. A tactic that Los Angeles dancer/singer/songwriter Sean Gast has worked into his favor with pioneering his own new distinctive sound know as “R&E” (Rhythm & Espanol). Discovered by known music executive Angel Fernandez, Sean Gast has a crossover appeal with radio-friendly ballads like “Party in the Hills”. Gast has created a signature sound with the help of big name producers like Tha Profit$, Zac Brunson (Justin Bieber), and Cassius Clay (The Weeknd). Early on, Sean Gast received a huge co-sign from Rich The Kid and has a highly-anticipated debut on the horizon this October under EMPIRE. Meanwhile, Sean is receiving rave reviews for his latest single, “All For Me”, featuring West Coast great Skeme as a summer closer.
For Bay Area native Janel Marisse, music was a divine career path. The daughter of an open-format DJ and sister of a music video director, the ascension from a spotlight-loving child to singer/songwriter came naturally. “I was always a performer when I was younger,” Janel says. “I was one of those diva children that loved the attention.” Originally debut in 2015 with the EP Memoirs, the project’s lead single was immediately picked up by Samsung. “No Tomorrow” was featured in a nationwide commercial from the technology giant, starring music mogul Russell Simmons. It was quite the ride for a brand new artist, and it quickly became a whirlwind. Her return with “Closet of Lies,” the DTB-produced single that perfectly encompasses a new body of work that details relationship deception, newfound resiliency and perspective as a fearless young woman.
A talented songwriter with an appealing resume (H.E.R.), Jermaine Elliott is ready to take his shot in the limelight. The NYC Dancer/Recording Artist began making noise early 2018 with buzzing new music like “Monster”, “411”, and “Beaches of America”. Jermaine’s style is smooth, suave, and electrifying energy. After repacking himself, Jermaine Elliott quickly rose up the ladder and is at a fever pitch right now with his latest single, “100 Buck$”, and new EP, Send For Me. Following the success of his 7-tack effort, word has it that Elliott has a huge breakout track on the horizon set to take the world by storm. 2019 looks very promising for the fast-rising star.
7. Izzy Escobar
Singer/songwriter Izzy Escobar has overcoming hardship and transforming it into triumph through music is nothing new, but it takes a unique talent to do it in a way that truly leaves an impact on one’s psyche. A brilliant multi-talented individual, Izzy took to not only writing and singing, but reading sheet music and studying music theory, as well as playing the violin, guitar, and piano. Her music shows a commanding attitude and powerful vocal prowess in very distinct fashion. Izzy shines with her debut single, “Broken Wings”, a subtle synth work and a stomping beat lay the groundwork for an alluring lyrical journey of determination shining through pain. A positive story, great music, and accruing fame, Izzy Escobar is a star we all need to pay close attention to instantly.
Gaining notoriety with her accredited songwriting abilities. L.A.-based Miranda Glory co-wrote and sang vocals on RYNX’s single “Want You” which has now received over 10 millions streams and 100 million impressions on YouTube and other platforms, and continues to build. Miranda resume includes dance music’s finest and creative hits. Gentle, seductive, and hypnotizing vocals, Glory’s latest single, “Hypochondriac” is testament that she has all the qualities to become one of music’s biggest stars today. Earlier this summer, Miranda announced her new partnership with Warner Music for her upcoming project release based on the success of “Hypochondriac”.
9. J’Demul
Many are referring to J’Demul not only as the next big star to come out of the midwest, but he is also identified as the artist to put St. Louis back on the map in Hip-Hop. J’Demul is known for his gritty street story-telling, the rising star has developed a grassroot fanbase with recent hits like his “Pair of Dice”. While St. Louis is known for it’s most recognizable stars like Nelly, Chingy, and Smino, J’Demul looks to usher in a new era with his arrival on the mainstream radar. He certified that stamp with the release of his recent LP, entitled, 17th. A collective of street-level content that rallies the city for change. A unique sound, clever punchlines, and catchy tracks, J’Demul is a great addition to your new Hip-Hop playlist.
10. Billionaire Buck
Billionaire Buck has an impressive resume. Including collaborations with Hip-Hop’s most esteem like Jeezy, E-40, and Lil Wayne. However, with big singles, Buck has always been unable to ascend to the next level due to various circumstances outside his control. But his core Compton fanbase has always stuck with him through the years and it appears that 2018 has put him in the right direction on his way to the top. Reset, Buck released new material in video, “That’s Facts” and single, “Hood Scratch” that have received half million views and high volume of streams. Promising more new music and the West Coast in a real good space in music right now, Buck is on pace to become the top prospect of the West Coast on the mainstream scale.