There is nothing like the thrill of finding new talents, especially musical talents. With an ever-changing music industry, so many new artists have come and gone. Many of them proved to be one-hit-wonders and many of them turned out to be the most respected ones, ruling the industry. All of your favorite artists have started somewhere and were new artists once who with their exquisite talent and hard work have now become known voices to international music lovers.
In many ways, 2022 was one of the most unpredictable years for music. Surely there were some usual and predictable facts like Taylor Swift dominating the charts, or Beyoncé and Drake having the attention of the entire world, but who would have thought that Yung Lean would be the most popular TikTok track? Or who would have guessed Steve Lacy would have a Billboard No. 1? Well, this trend is alive and growing very rapidly this year as well where aspiring new talents are ruling not only the streaming platforms and charts but also the hearts of the listeners. So here are the top 10 rising music artists that you need to give a try in 2023.
10. Wet Leg
Wet Leg consists of a duo that brings a unique freshness to the scene of pop-punk. They are Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers who debuted in 2022 with a self-titled album 'Wet Leg' that topped the charts of the UK, but that is not all, it flared ferociously on the worldwide charts as well. This wide recognition has gained them Grammy nominations along with a mainstream tag. From hits like the indie-rock track, 'Convincing' which gives an airier and softer contrast to the original composition, to the famous mean girls quoting viral and sensational hit, 'Chaise Longue' this duo proved from time to time that they are here to stay.
09. GloRilla
Gloria Hallelujah Woods professionally known as GloRilla puts a fresh twist to the hard-hitting Memphis rap that has put her into the spotlight. Her first rise to superstardom and fame is the 2022 viral hit 'F.N.F (Let's Go). She started with a bang and her debut track was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. Her other life-changing terrific hit is 'Tomorrow 2' where she got a Cardi B feature that reached the top 10 Billboard Hot 100. Her unique ability to offer refreshing rap flow with truth-spitting bars that are just not afraid of putting someone in their places.
08. JELEEL!
One of the rising names that is capturing young hearts all over the world is definitely JELEEL! The shy artist plans to release his debut album this year in addition to going on tour. If you still feel like you cannot connect to him on a musical level then you should most definitely see him perform live and witness an electrifying performance. While talking to Complex, he says, "I'm actually a really shy and compassionate person. People see the viral videos and think I'm on drugs, or steroids, or I'm just crazy, but there's a lot more to me than my build and my antics and I plan on showing those other sides of me more in 2023.'' If the artist can show something beyond his persona and channel that into his music, he might be someone that the international crowd would look forward to.
07. Grace Ives
Grace Ives is an American singer-songwriter who is known for her offbeat electronic pop musical crafts that became viral recently. This New York-based 28-year-old artist freely sings about smoking pot, her crushes, and the ridiculousness that goes around in the music industry. In 2022, the artist has leveled up her game by releasing one of the most acclaimed albums of the year, 'Janky Star', which features some of the best throwback pop songs that will spice up your current favorite pop playlist. In 2019, the artist was also featured in Stereogum's Best New Bands of 2019 list, and later on in 2022, Pitchfork rated her album 'Janky Star' with their Best New Music rating.
06. Aldn
Imagine a rock band having elements like string bass, guitars, vocals, drums, and some kid at the corner with an insane amount of talent, that is exactly what Aldn's music feels like. The Virginia native first gained popularity on SoundCloud and Discord for making music in the hyperpop genre during the pandemic. He then made his debut in the industry in 2021 with the E.P. 'greenhouse' which showed him taking a futuristic take on alternative rock music and since then he hasn't looked back. Last year he released two back-to-back EPs that combined hyper-modern sounds with traditional instruments proving he is a true rockstar who is not afraid of changes and challenges and ready to do a full 180-degree turn in different projects. Promising his fans some quality music projects, he asks them to "look out for more singles, secret SoundCloud releases, and possibly a third EP that ties the last two together."
05. King Isis
If there is one thing that King Isis is capable of more than her peers in the industry then she definitely can capture the attention with her debut release. This L. A based singer-songwriter released her debut single '4leaf clover' which is a raw and unapologetic ballad that starts the most promising career of the artist right away. The song focuses on waiting for someone who is not capable of giving anything to you and the artist captures the right emotion in such a captivating way. With a ton of musical releases this year, the artist is a true musical shapeshifter whose wide range includes rock, jazz, R&B and so much more.
04. Kali Malone
This Stockholm-based experimental musician is also an organist and composer who is here to give you a new and a little different taste of the world of mouth organs. Her ability to make pipe organs sound like “otherworldly beasts” is something that puts her right into the limelight and gives her a dreamy promising music career this year. Her latest work ‘Does Spring Hide Its Joy’ is a 3-hour-long example of unique tuning systems in minimalist styles and synths that will make you go absolutely crazy for her talents.
03. Central Cee
Oakley Caesar-Su professionally known as Central Cee is one of the most talented British rappers who are just dominating the international rap scene. His rise to fame was done with the two singles 'Day in the Life' and 'Loading' and since then the world witnessed the talent and artistry of this young rapper and singer. His second mixtape '23' debuted at the top of the UK Albums chart in 2022. Now he is also in the trending section of the music world because of his recent collaboration with KID LAROI and internet sensation, member of BTS, Jung Kook on their newest release 'TOO MUCH'. Bagging legendary collaborations like Drake and others this early in his career definitely makes him one of the most talented rappers out there and someone that you should listen to more often.
02. Arya Starr
The best way to describe Arya Starr is by calling her the latest It-girl of Afropop music. Her 2021 release debut album '19 & Dangerous' itself is an example of her unique, and experimental talent. The album has recently got its deluxe version as well presents an enjoyable collection of tracks that calls out toxic love and ex-relationships. This 20-year-old artist possesses the soul of an old musician and with her vocal mystery, she should definitely be in your playlist with her extremely unique talent of combining her old-sounding vocals with gen-z appealing music.
01. Ice Spice
"Stop playing with em riot", we are sure you have heard of this catchline as Ice Spice is one of the most viral music artists on social media. Rose to fame with her 'Munch (Feelin U)', where the catchphrase is from, Ice Spice is the first black female artist to get a Taylor Swift feature as well. Very early in her career, she has become a sensation with her PinkPanthress collaboration 'Boy's a Liar pt. 2' and her recent collaboration with none other than Nicki Minaj. The world simply cannot wait to see what this extremely talented young musician and rapper does next.
