Best new artist london 2018
2018 was a great year for new music in London! Here are some of the best new artists to emerge from the city that year:
- Jorja Smith - A soulful singer-songwriter from Walsall, West Midlands, but based in London, Jorja Smith released her debut album "Lost & Found" in 2018, which received critical acclaim and earned her a Mercury Prize nomination.
- Tom Walker - A Scottish-born singer-songwriter, Tom Walker moved to London and released his debut single "Leave a Light On" in 2018, which became a huge hit and earned him a Brit Award nomination.
- Mahalia - A British singer-songwriter from Leicester, Mahalia released her debut EP "All My Friends" in 2018, which showcased her soulful voice and introspective songwriting.
- Octavian - A British rapper from South London, Octavian released his debut mixtape "Spaceman" in 2018, which gained him widespread attention and earned him a spot on the BBC Sound of 2019 list.
- Yungblud - A British singer-songwriter from Doncaster, Yungblud (real name Dominic Harrison) released his debut single "King" in 2018, which became a viral hit and earned him a spot on the BBC Sound of 2019 list.
- Mabel - A British singer-songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden, but based in London, Mabel released her debut single "Finders Keepers" in 2018, which became a huge hit and earned her a Brit Award nomination.
- Raye - A British singer-songwriter from London, Raye released her debut single "Decline" in 2018, which became a hit and earned her a spot on the BBC Sound of 2019 list.
- Not3s - A British rapper from London, Not3s released his debut single "Addison Lee" in 2018, which became a viral hit and earned him a spot on the BBC Sound of 2019 list.
- Kojey Radical - A British poet and singer-songwriter from London, Kojey Radical released his debut EP "Grenfell" in 2018, which addressed the Grenfell Tower fire and earned him widespread critical acclaim.
- Shygirl - A British singer-songwriter from London, Shygirl released her debut single "Coochie" in 2018, which became a viral hit and earned her a spot on the BBC Sound of 2019 list.
These are just a few examples of the many talented new artists to emerge from London in 2018.