New artists 2018

2018 was a great year for new artists in various genres. Here are some notable ones:

Pop

  1. Billie Eilish - Known for her unique sound and style, Billie Eilish released her debut single "Ocean Eyes" in 2017, but gained mainstream success in 2018 with her debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?"
  2. Hayley Kiyoko - With her debut album "Expectations", Hayley Kiyoko became a breakout star in 2018, known for her catchy pop songs and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
  3. Lauv - This American singer-songwriter released his debut single "I Like Me Better" in 2017, but gained popularity in 2018 with his hit single "Tattoos Together".

R&B/Soul

  1. H.E.R. - With her debut album "H.E.R.", H.E.R. (pronounced "her") became a critically acclaimed artist in 2018, known for her soulful voice and introspective lyrics.
  2. Jorja Smith - This British singer-songwriter released her debut album "Lost & Found" in 2018, which received widespread critical acclaim for its soulful and introspective sound.
  3. Kali Uchis - With her debut album "Isolation", Kali Uchis became a rising star in the R&B scene in 2018, known for her smooth vocals and retro-inspired sound.

Hip-Hop/Rap

  1. Lil Baby - This American rapper released his debut mixtape "Harder Than Ever" in 2018, which became a commercial success and established him as a rising star in the hip-hop scene.
  2. Gunna - With his debut album "Drip or Drown 2", Gunna became a breakout star in 2018, known for his melodic flow and streetwise lyrics.
  3. Rico Nasty - This American rapper released her debut album "Anger Management" in 2018, which received critical acclaim for its energetic and unapologetic sound.

Electronic/Dance

  1. San Holo - This Dutch DJ and producer released his debut album "1% (The Remixes)" in 2018, which became a commercial success and established him as a rising star in the electronic dance music scene.
  2. Meduza - This Italian DJ and producer trio released their debut single "Piece of Your Heart" in 2018, which became a global hit and established them as a rising force in the electronic dance music scene.
  3. RALPH - This American DJ and producer released her debut EP "Ego Trip" in 2018, which received critical acclaim for its energetic and addictive sound.

These are just a few examples of the many talented new artists who emerged in 2018.