Event Music Report from DJ Lee Dyson
We asked DJ Lee Dyson who we need to pay attention to in the music world right now. Here is his Hot-New-Names-To-Know playlist.
Well as predicted (and even despite some controversy of musical cultural appropriation) Bruno Mars swept the 2018 Grammys.
But let’s shine a light on the underdogs…..the “Best New Artist” category.
ALESSIA CARA
She took the award of course since she’s been on hit makers' radar since 2015 when she was releasing Youtube videos (33 million views) and then released her debut Album.
Only 21 but with a vocal range equaling many of her idols she made waves with some strategic collaborations such as Zedd for “Stay” and Khalid & Logic for “1-800-273-8255” which called attention to suicide prevention. Not to mention touring with Taylor Swift and a guest spot on the Disney soundtrack for Moana!
Expect big things and more #1 collaborations from this alternative pop star!
KHALID
Speaking of Khalid, he also collaborated on Logic’s “1800-273-8255” but thanks to social media and Kylie Jenner he blew up as an overnight sensation with “Location” and “Silence”
Prior to that boost from Snapchat he was an 18 year old unsigned artists finishing High School in Texas with a musical theater & opera background.
There is a maturity, depth and emotion to his voice that demands attention on his tracks that came from loneliness he experienced after his move to El Paso.
LIL UZI VERT
Social media isn’t the only way to get on the grid.
Like many rap starts before, Lil Uzi Vert dropped a steady stream of successful mixtapes which got him featured on “Bad and Boujee” by Migos which helped his track
“XO Tour Llif3” get traction. Since collaboration is trendy, he’s recently worked with A$AP Mob, Playboi Carti and Nicki Minaj.
JULIA MICHAELS
“Issues” and collaboration with Maroon 5 and Clean Bandit put her on the charts but as a very talented songwriter, she also gained major industry street cred by co-writing songs for Fifth Harmony, Justin Bieber, Hailee Steinfeld, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, Tove Lo and Ed Sheeran. I love her story. “Issues’ began as a song for another artist's album but she ultimately decided it was too personal to share and it thus became the song that took her from being a behind-the-scenes songwriter to a hit artist with massive Top 40 radio play.
SZA
She may appear to have overnight success, but SZA has been slowly building momentum for almost 10 years.
In 2012 she self-released her Debut EP which eventually got her signed to Kendrick Lamar’s label.
From her sound you’d never guess her influences: Mostest Mouse, Tame Impala, Brazilian Jazz and even Limp Bizkit!
Another great example of how co-writing and collaboration opens doors, she worked with Chance the Rapper, Travis Scott, Maroon 5, Beyonce, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj.
My honorable mentions go to Dua Lipa, Halsey and Bebe Rexha who are all cranking out jams!
Here’s a Spotify list of the 2018 artists along with some other exciting talent that should be on your musical radar. ENJOY!
P.S. If you are a fan of Rap and Hip Hop….I mean REAL Hip Hop, then check out the new documentary “Word is Bond” on Showtime. Really fascinating!
Well as predicted (and even despite some controversy of musical cultural appropriation) Bruno Mars swept the 2018 Grammys.
But let’s shine a light on the underdogs…..the “Best New Artist” category.
ALESSIA CARA
She took the award of course since she’s been on hit makers' radar since 2015 when she was releasing Youtube videos (33 million views) and then released her debut Album.
Only 21 but with a vocal range equaling many of her idols she made waves with some strategic collaborations such as Zedd for “Stay” and Khalid & Logic for “1-800-273-8255” which called attention to suicide prevention. Not to mention touring with Taylor Swift and a guest spot on the Disney soundtrack for Moana!
Expect big things and more #1 collaborations from this alternative pop star!
KHALID
Speaking of Khalid, he also collaborated on Logic’s “1800-273-8255” but thanks to social media and Kylie Jenner he blew up as an overnight sensation with “Location” and “Silence”
Prior to that boost from Snapchat he was an 18 year old unsigned artists finishing High School in Texas with a musical theater & opera background.
There is a maturity, depth and emotion to his voice that demands attention on his tracks that came from loneliness he experienced after his move to El Paso.
LIL UZI VERT
Social media isn’t the only way to get on the grid.
Like many rap starts before, Lil Uzi Vert dropped a steady stream of successful mixtapes which got him featured on “Bad and Boujee” by Migos which helped his track
“XO Tour Llif3” get traction. Since collaboration is trendy, he’s recently worked with A$AP Mob, Playboi Carti and Nicki Minaj.
JULIA MICHAELS
“Issues” and collaboration with Maroon 5 and Clean Bandit put her on the charts but as a very talented songwriter, she also gained major industry street cred by co-writing songs for Fifth Harmony, Justin Bieber, Hailee Steinfeld, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, Tove Lo and Ed Sheeran. I love her story. “Issues’ began as a song for another artist's album but she ultimately decided it was too personal to share and it thus became the song that took her from being a behind-the-scenes songwriter to a hit artist with massive Top 40 radio play.
SZA
She may appear to have overnight success, but SZA has been slowly building momentum for almost 10 years.
In 2012 she self-released her Debut EP which eventually got her signed to Kendrick Lamar’s label.
From her sound you’d never guess her influences: Mostest Mouse, Tame Impala, Brazilian Jazz and even Limp Bizkit!
Another great example of how co-writing and collaboration opens doors, she worked with Chance the Rapper, Travis Scott, Maroon 5, Beyonce, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj.
My honorable mentions go to Dua Lipa, Halsey and Bebe Rexha who are all cranking out jams!
Here’s a Spotify list of the 2018 artists along with some other exciting talent that should be on your musical radar. ENJOY!
P.S. If you are a fan of Rap and Hip Hop….I mean REAL Hip Hop, then check out the new documentary “Word is Bond” on Showtime. Really fascinating!
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