The music industry is constantly evolving, with new artists emerging and making their mark. Here are some of the most promising musicians who are set to take the world by storm in 2024:
- GloRilla: The fiercely independent Memphis MC is the hottest star in Southern rap. After her breakthrough year with hits like “F.N.F.” and “Tomorrow 2,” she’s just warming up1.
- NewJeans: This teen K-pop group’s unconventional surprise release strategy in 2022 made them one of the fastest-rising acts in the world. They’re aiming even higher with new music this summer1.
- Villano Antillano: The Puerto Rican phenom is out-rapping your faves, reinventing golden-age reggaeton, and building the future she wants to see, one hot track at a time1.
- Model/Actriz: The industrial-dance rioters are the wildest, buzziest band in Brooklyn. Get on board early while you still can1.
- Asake: He’s gone from grinding in Lagos to selling out shows worldwide with his unique sound. His next challenge? Trying to stay spiritually grounded amid the chaos1.
- Young Miko: Since releasing her EP Trap Kitty in 2022, she’s upended the sound of Latin trap with bouncy tracks and incomparable Spanglish lyricism1.
- Otoboke Beaver: The Kyoto band are a force of nature onstage — four larger-than-life hardcore punks, blazing through sets with wrath and sarcasm1.
- Sudan Archives: If you’re looking for the future of music, you might want to check first in Sudan Archives’ L.A. basement1.
These artists are not only redefining their genres but also shaping the future of music. Their unique sounds and innovative approaches to music-making are sure to make them household names in the near future.