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Top 10 Most Exciting Artists Of 2020

10.Tate McRae

At only 16 Tate McRae is already being touted as pop’s next prodigy, and rightfully so.

9.Jean Dawson

This artist proved he manifested diversity and change. It is impossible to find two tracks of Jean Dawson, which sound the same. Self-describing himself as a Los Angeles-based project of a boy exploring identity, intimacy, and escapism, the artist brings new sound and experiences to the music scene, and we are more than happy to have him on our list.

8.Baby Keem

The breakthrough star of 2020 hip-hop, Hykeem “Baby Keem” Carter makes every release sound fresh and exciting by blending trap and melodic rap in his gorgeous mixes.

7.Peach Tree Rascals

Alt-jazz, funk, pop, hip-hop, and R&B are in a joyous fusion in DIY Bay Area collective Peach Tree Rascals. The band represents the generation not accepting labels and genres. They go beyond the norm, beyond borders, and explore new sounds. Give them a chance if you want to discover something truly unique and exciting.

6.Alaina Castillo

Welcome the next Ariana Grande as his new exciting artist has it all to be as sensational as Ari. Alaina Castillo has grown from a YouTube famous face to an artist with a cult-like following. Just check her debut EP, antisocial butterfly, to sense her potential.

5.Channel Tres

The Los Angeles-based producer, singer, and artist Channel Tres creates music filled with groove and swag. Through mixing Detroit house with West Coast rap, the artist gets quality sounds ready to keep you partying for hours.

4.Gracie Abrams

The fact that this artist has only two singles does not hold us back from including her in our list of exciting artists as not to see her talent and potential is a crime we refuse to commit. Abrams considers herself a songwriter first. It is vibrantly expressed in her detailed, delicate, simple yet striking lyricism and melodies. She creates an irresistible mood with her appearance and voice.

3.Priceless Scott

With straight-forward, intense lyricism, this exciting female rapper brings an unexpected twist to hip-hop. Even though Priceless Scott has a long way to go to prove she deserves the hype, her recent work ‘Pressure Makes Diamonds’ comes to prove the artist has it all to succeed globally. Her natural-born talent, bold, attention-grabbing appearance, devotion to hip-hop, and dedicated hard work will soon enough pay off with new releases. Considering the artists who inspired her, Biggie, Tupac, Mary J Blige, and other 90s hip-hop legends, her music has the right influences to make hip-hop great again.

2. Icebeatchillz

Nigerian producer and artist Icebeatchillz, formerly known as Ice Beat, became a true sensation of 2020 for his collaboration with legendary Dancehall veteran Beenie Man. The duo released a playful and feel-good musical masterpiece, “Area.” The exotic vibes of the song and the music video instantly grab attention and excite with their uniqueness. Icebeatchillz now enters the most defining stage in his career, and we can’t wait to get more Afro-beat and Dancehall explosions from the gifted artist.

1.Winona Oak

Hailing from Swedish Nordic forests, Winona Oak brings enchanting sounds to the music world. With ethereal soundscapes, the artist fills your soul with her heavenly voice and haunting melodies. The melancholy in her voice and music is captivating to the core. The artist paints a canvas with her lyrics, making you visualize the feeling she spreads. Winona Oak is probably one of the most atmospheric discoveries of 2020 and undoubtedly will continue to impress us and fulfill our souls further.

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Artist Spotlight

Amanda Fagan unveils lost love and regret on latest release “Forever Yearn”

Amanda Fagan‘s latest release, “Forever Yearn,” is a tragic love story of pride, lost opportunity, and the harrowing knowledge that some mistakes can never be undone. A young couple at heart, wild and almost in love, but whose pride prevents the relationship from flowering. Their story doesn’t end with seeing what went wrong. It hurts more because you don’t see it for years.

“It’s a song about breaking cycles, but the characters are caught in the consequences of their choices. They learn from their mistakes, but knowledge cannot change the past. What remains is the longing for each other, which gives the song its emotional weight and its title, “Forever Yearn.”

Inspired by Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, the song feels like a love story that never gets old. Fagan’s premise blends regret and longing, showing how pride can linger long after an alternative decision could have changed everything. So “Forever Yearn” is less about lost love than about two people wondering what might have been.

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iLLLACAT brings sharp bars and catchy production with latest release “Like Dat”

iLLLACAT drops “Like Dat,” a Hip-Hop cut with punchy production, percussion, and synths that give the record movement. Bookie comes on the track and sets the tone immediately with the hard lines, “Get out of my face with the gas, we’re on the chase for the cash, if you’re moving fake I’ll pass, I’ll pack it, and I’ll put it in a bag.” The delivery is right there in the money, the movement, and staying away from anything fake.

The production leaves plenty of space to land those words. Percussion powers the track with synths adding another layer to the beat, a backdrop for the straight-up vocal approach. “Like Dat” maintains tight energy and, instead of overcomplicating its message, lets the verses do the work in terms of personality.

The line, “Steady making money while smoking a pain killer” provides another memorable moment and an insight into the attitude that runs throughout the record. iLLLACAT brings us “Like Dat”, a pure hip-hop joint with Bookie on the track. A catchy production that stays sharp, an assertive voice, memorable lines, and enough rhythmic punch to keep the record moving.

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