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Youngs Teflon

Youngs Teflon is a rapper from South London. He brings his own unique style of rap which many say bridges the old school and the new. His consistency over the years has seen him collaborate with the likes of WSTRN, AJ Tracey and 67 whilst also featuring On both Giggs & Wretch 32 studio albums.

South London rapper Youngs Teflon was prolific in the early stages of his career. In 2010 he released the Call of Duty and Over the Head mixtapes, both of which were released on Hill Productions. After a string of further mixtapes, Teflon released his debut album – The Renaissance, which peaked at 21 in the album charts and number 1 on the hip hop charts With no intention of slowing down, Youngs Teflon put together two mixtapes in early 2016, titled January Sales and March Madness. Summer 2016 saw the release of his second full-length album, Tracksuit Diaries, which climbed to the fifth position on the U.K. album charts. His latest project ‘Blood, Swagg, Tears’ peaking at number 13 in the album charts was delivered in three instalments, with Tef’ yet again pioneering a new way to engage his fans. Each instalment bringing its own vibe with hits like ‘3am in Brixton’ and a feature with Avelino on ‘Juice’.

His upcoming album ‘Call Of Duty; The Third Rendition’ sees him add a third tape to his ‘Call Of Duty’ mixtape franchise. A collection due to be arguably one of the best UK Rap trilogies to date.

UB40

UB40 are Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, James Brown, Earl Falconer, Norman Hassan, Duncan Campbell, Martin Meredith, Laurence Parry and Tony Mullings. They are one of the most successful British bands of the last 40 years and one of the greatest reggae artists of all time. Their achievements include 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart (including three UK number ones), four Grammy Awards nominations, two US number ones and in excess of 100 million album sales.

The Reytons

Releasing 100% independently, with no label backing, The Reytons have announced
their second album is set for release on 27th January 2023, just over 12 months
since their debut album rocketed to Number 11 in the Official UK Charts, with over
20,000 sales to date.

Since the release of their debut album ‘Kids Off The Estate’ in November 2021, The
Reytons have gone from strength to strength, the word of mouth sensation spreading
like wildfire throughout the UK. The band now boast an impressive 750k+ monthly
listeners on Spotify, however this online popularity is far from superficial. Over
17,000 fans are set to see the band live on their huge UK tour this Autumn, including
landmark sold out dates at Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom, London’s Electric
Ballroom and Nottingham’s Rock City, to name just a few.

A host of huge festival dates in the summer, including the likes of TRNSMT,
Neighbourhood Weekender and Y Not Festival, plus some huge support dates with
Gerry Cinnamon and The Libertines have left an army of fans clamouring for new
music.

Setting The Reytons apart from the competition is their fiercely independent
approach to the way they work. Not exactly welcomed with open arms by the
industry from the very start, the band channel their working class grit and
determination to overcome every obstacle thrown at them. Aided by the masses of
loyal fans, no achievement is out of reach.

Kadeem Tyrell

British R&B/Soul singer Kadeem Tyrell is making waves across the UK music scene with his distinctive and refreshing sound. Hailing from Battersea, South London, Tyrell embodies the rise of a new wave of alternative soul smooth, soothing and effortlessly rich in R&B influences. With a clear vision to carve his name alongside the greats, he continues to craft feel good, emotionally resonant music that shows no signs of slowing down.

Raised in a musically rich household, Tyrell was surrounded by music and club classics. His mother and aunts were singers, while his father is a DJ exposing him to a bigger and rhythmic foundations that now underpin his sound. Influenced by artists like Aaliyah, Brandy and A Tribe Called Quest, Tyrell merges R&B, Neo-Soul, Garage and House into a style that’s unmistakably his own.

2025 marks a bold new chapter in Tyrell’s journey. His single “One Time,” a sultry and playful throwback inspired by Ginuwine’s “Pony,” signaled a creative rebirth sparked by his first U.S. trip and a debut performance at SXSW’s BBC Introducing showcase. He followed with “Garden Of Eden,” a richly layered track co-produced with Stephen Collins and Mike Irish, channeling the sensuality and confidence of artists like Victoria Monét and Lucky Daye

These releases lead into his latest and most defining project to date: KT.FM, an 8-track EP that dives deeper into Tyrell’s emotional world. A blend of ‘90s nostalgia and modern soul, the project explores themes of intimacy, identity and self-empowerment. With collaborations from Mack Keane and ESTA, KT.FM showcases Tyrell’s creative evolution while staying rooted in the signature warmth and sincerity that has earned him a growing dedicated following.

As a live performer, Tyrell brings his music to life with soulful, heartfelt energy. He’s captivated audiences at venues like The Jazz Cafe and Lafayette, and performed at top-tier festivals including The Great Escape, 696 Festival, Gotobeat Festival, and T Live. His performances reflect the authenticity that defines both his music and his journey.

Tyrell’s collaborative spirit has also seen him work with acclaimed artists such as James Vickery, Ego Ella May, and Shae universe and co-write Jaz Karis’s “Nice Girls” featuring Mahalia. These collaborations highlight his versatility and his ability to elevate every musical space he enters.

Despite his growing acclaim, Tyrell remains grounded juggling his music career with his role as a Royal Mail postman. This dedication to self-reliance and creative control is a testament to his work ethic and drive. With over 15 million Spotify streams and support from DJ Ace, Rebecca Judd, Complex, Wonderland, Clash and Notion and more Tyrell is not only thriving but building something timeless

With KT.FM, Kadeem Tyrell takes his most confident step yet. As he continues to evolve, he stands out as one of the UK’s most exciting and authentic voices in R&B and soul.

The Skinner Brothers

At the age of 18, Zac Skinner left home for the bright city lights of London with only his guitar for company. Inspired by the likes of The Jam and Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, he grinded away, called on some favours, and did everything he could to make the band a reality. Although operating entirely independently, the band gained early traction with support from new music champions This Feeling, an early tour supporting The Libertines, and three self-released albums.

The band’s line-up changed over time, but with the final line up of Joe Fisher (guitar), Perry Meadowcroft (bass) and Alfie Clayton (drums), the band started to rise to the next level with an array of tastemaker tips and airplay across the likes of 6 Music and Radio X. Their shows with Kasabian and The Streets saw The Skinner Brothers raise their profile from an underground tip to show that they have everything themselves that it takes to become the UK’s next essential guitar band. Although headline shows have been limited due to obvious restrictions, they sold-out two London shows at the 100 Club as gigs returned in late 2021.

With swaggering indie anthems such as ‘Iconic’ and ‘Put Me Down As A Maybe’ plus huge reactions supporting Kasabian and The Streets, The Skinner Brothers spent 2021 establishing themselves as an essential new hope for British rock ‘n’ roll. Highlighted at #5 in The Sun’s Artists to Watch in 2022, the band capitalise on their rising status as they today (17 Jan) announce that their new album ‘Soul Boy II’ will be released on February 18th.

Collectively, ‘Soul Boy II’ provides a sonic snapshot of young culture in contemporary Britain. The album features numerous of the fan favourites and live staples that the band have established their reputation with, including ‘Low’, ‘Culture Non-Stop’, ‘Mountain High’ and an acoustic take on ‘Away Days’. But there’s plenty of essential new music for fans to discover too, whether it’s with the baggy, indie-dance grooves of ‘Way Too Far’, the power-pop bounce of ‘1000 Reasons Why’ or the groove and grit of ‘Give It All To Me’.

K Koke

UK rap titan K Koke broke into the UK underground scene with the explosive 2010 mixtape ‘Pure Koke, Vol. 1’, released and distributed independently but selling an incredible 10,000 copies and receiving the award for Best Mixtape and Best Male at the Official Mixtape Awards.

This incendiary rapper turned heads across the industry with a now-legendary freestyle on Charlie Sloth’s ‘Fire in the Booth’ that reached over 11 million views. A record deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation imprint soon followed, making Koke the first British rapper to be signed to the label by Jay-Z himself and kickstarting a career that’s seen him perform to crowds the world over and collaborate with globally recognised talents such as Rita Ora, Stefflon Don, Dappy and Maverick Sabre.

The years that followed his debut release saw several more editions in that mixtape series cement his position as a figurehead of the UK’s urban music scene, while a string of infectious singles propelled him into the mainstream. The autobiographical ‘Turn Back’ featured the talents of singer-songwriter Maverick Sabre and preceded ‘Lay Down Your Weapons,’ a 2013 collaboration with pop superstar Rita Ora that reached the UK Top 20. In 2015 the rapper parted ways with Roc Nation, signing a second record deal with Universal that confirmed his status as one of the UK’s hottest rappers and a globally recognised talent.

The years that followed have seen the release of popular singles including ‘Deep in the Struggle’ featuring Aynzli Jones and ‘I’m Back Again’ with Stefflon Don, on top of the fourth instalment in his mixtape series, 2017’s ‘Pure Koke, Vol. 4’, an underground hit that also charted in the UK’s official album charts. Maintaining complete control over his output, the rapper shares his music and visuals via his wildly popular YouTube Channel ‘K Koke TV’, a direct link to fans that receives millions of views. K Koke’s latest release, the ‘FFF Prison’ EP, featuring collaborations with Maverick Sabre, Dappy, Big French and Angel, was released in February 2018.

When he’s not performing sold-out shows across the globe, the rapper can be found in the studio working on his eagerly-anticipated debut studio album.

Studio Wyzz

In the wake of a groundbreaking 2024, Studiowyzz solidifies his status as one of the most exciting rising stars in the music industry, setting the stage for an even bigger 2025. With over 15 million streams, a BBC Maida Vale Rap Cypher performance, and securing the 14th most played spot on BBC Introducing, Studiowyzz continues to push boundaries with his unique chill drill sound.

His journey from viral success to industry recognition has been nothing short of remarkable. Following the buzz of his debut track No Drop, which secured sample clearance from FKJ, Studiowyzz has continued to refine his artistry, blending wavy, laid-back vocals with sample-driven production. Drawing influence from Jay Critch, Northside Benji, and Lil 2z, his music resonates with a raw authenticity that captures everyday life in the UK.

In 2025, Studiowyzz also made his Sofar Sounds debut, bringing his signature vibe to an intimate live setting that showcased his versatility and connection with fans on a deeper level.

With a rapidly growing fanbase, millions of streams, and accolades piling up, 2025 is shaping up to be Studiowyzz’s biggest year yet. Expect more innovation, more energy, and more chart-topping moments as he continues to redefine the sound of the new wave.

Ghostface600

The Milford Mayor, hailing from Catford the king and founder of Wave-Drill brought together the youngsters on his estate Milford Towers to create Block 6, he is the Co CEO and Founder of 600 Empire Music Label, an independent record company. Ghostface with his own genre and style has already gained a huge following with 3 solid body’s of work showing fans worldwide we he’s tipped to be the next big thing leaving him with a big future defining no just the UK’s Wave Scene but the genre worldwide.

Tiny Boost

Bucking the trend of U.K. road rappers, south-east London’s Tiny Boost is a prolific talent, whose gritty, deep-voiced delivery graced no fewer than 50 releases in the five years that followed his 2018 career reboot.

He was born-and-raised in a pre-gentrified, early-’90s Peckham, his father leaving home before he reached secondary school. Part of the gang Peckham Young Gunners, Boost was barely into his teens when he fell into crime and was first arrested for robbery. Alongside other crew members — such as Y Lap and Shocks Shot — he recorded a handful tracks in the mid-2000s under the PYG moniker: “Coming Up,” “Gunshot Riddim” and “Who U Talkin’ To?” The latter cut was picked by his musical mentor Giggs for a 2007 SN1 mixtape, Welcome to Boomville. Two years on, under both his Giggs and Hollowman aliases, the rising star gave Tiny Boost equal billing on an expansive project titled, Who Said Dat? However, shortly afterwards in 2009, Boost was arrested in Aylesbury for firearms offences. His resulting conviction placed him behind the bars of 10 different prisons for the next eight-and-a-half years. During that time, his only musical activity came in the form of “Popping Freestyle,” a 2015 recording made with Swaggie Studios while on day release.

Strictly for the Streets
Following his release in early 2018, Tiny Boost took full advantage of the streaming age and announced his return with three quickfire singles — “Streets Back,” “2 Days” and “240 Seconds (Pt. 1)” — that September on Giggs’ SN1 label. His first solo mixtape, Strictly for the Streets, appeared the following month before early 2019 brought one-off collaborations with Joe Grind, Frisco and Billy the Kid. August 2019’s “Feels Good” anticipated his second project, Street Dreams, which appeared later that year after a joint single with Lewisham’s Rosca Nini Zullu. Mid-2020 saw him work with ASB on “Where I Been” and “Get It,” two tracks that ultimately appeared on the west London rapper’s Prayer, Profit & Progress mixtape. After November’s “Street Diary,” Tiny Boost teamed up with the Paperboys Records production team for “Still Here,” “Pandemic” and “Fresh.” Alongside self-released 2021 singles such as “Certified” and “Nobody,” Tiny Boost also issued tracks on other labels that year such as Sicario, Link Up TV, TruCulture and Rich Made.

Purple Hearts
Perhaps his busiest year to date was 2022, during which he not only released Street Paper — a third full-length project — but also worked with labels like Street Lounge, 23 Formation, JJR, Mxney Szn and GRM Daily. Then, early the following year, he released “Sharks 2” the first fruit of a joint project with Youngs Teflon, ultimately released as Purple Hearts that June. The record included guest spots from Wretch 32, K-Trap, Giggs and Miraa May and the pair embarked on a U.K. tour to promote it.

Audio Slugs

Audio Slugs is a producer from Portsmouth. Starting out in 2015 he quickly established himself in the Grime scene, and his consistency over the years has scored placements with the likes of P Money, Little Dee, Jammer and Hardy Caprio to name a few, whilst also releasing his own feature singles with JME, Tommy B, Coco, Manga Saint Hilare and more.

In 2017, Audio Slugs produced arguably one of the most notable modern day Grime classics titled ‘Back 2 Back’ with P Money and Little Dee, racking up an impressive number of streams across all major platforms and being featured across a range of editorial playlists culminating in the ‘Grime Classics’ playlist on Spotify. After a string of successful placements Audio Slugs worked closely with foundational Grime legend, Diesle D Power, and had a number of releases distributed on his label EB Records.

Although predominantly successful in Grime, Audio Slugs is not just a Grime producer. He can and has produced across a wide range of genres including, but not limited to, Rap, Garage and Drill and as a keen pianist keeps an open mind about breaking boundaries between genres.