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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.