JOEJAS
Rapper. Producer. Cartoonist. Filmmaker. Editor. Designer. The ever-eclectic JoeJas is a man of many talents. Born in Atlanta but raised in London, he’s been performing since the age of 13.
"My flow is just likebeing interested.How can I make acolour into a song?"
As a producer, JoeJas goes by the name HairyMuffinMan. He’s got three self-made albums under his belt, as well as a podcast and a radio show. And he has a skate brand – Fat Llama.
NTT
NTT is usually behind a mixing desk, not a mic. A sound engineer and a multi-instrumentalist performer, she plays piano, guitar, ukulele, bass and harmonica, making distinctive jazzy, neo-soul hip-hop.
"I wanna evoke somekind of an emotionwith my music."
Born in Poland and now in London, her music journey is unique. For her final major project at uni she was set to record another artist. Then lockdown landed, so she decided to record herself.
DUCK BALENO
Friends. Skaters. Musicians. 4-piece Duck Baleno only formed a year ago in Verona, but their sound, style and spirit are steeped in classic and iconic references.
"Together we make upone band with lots ofinfluences."
Duck Baleno fuse pop rock with electronic and psychedelic influences. The result? A sound that’s all their own. Formed via the local music circuit, the band’s now getting set for international gigs.
NIKAA
East London. Nature. Life. 20 year old singer Nikaa is inspired by it all and writes her songs intuitively, letting her ideas flow. She may be young, but her deeply soulful vibes are timeless.
"When I’m singing,I’m performingand being me.Weird, or crazyat times."
Nikaa has dabbled in acting and dancing, but singing is her #1. Influenced by Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse and Jill Scott, she’s already performed her Italian-influenced jazz R&B at London’s Roundhouse.
YGGL
An ex-professional snowboarder turned musician, YGGL is forever chasing freedom. When he stopped being a pro, he had time to take his music seriously. His sound? Grunge, with cold wave influences.
"For me, individualismis the freedom tocreate wheneverI want.No concessions."
Born in the French Alps, YGGL now spends his days surfing and making music in Biarritz. His first gig was a friend’s birthday and he’s since opened for major bands including Fat White Family.
CHIKA
From Montgomery Alabama, Chika is a Nigerian-American rapper, model, and actress. Chika’s interest in music began with slam poetry in high school and evolved to rapping.
"TO ALL YOUNG CREATIVES...NOTHING MAKES SENSEAND NOBODY KNOWS WHATTHEY'RE DOING."
Since having quickly risen to fame with a series of lyrical freestyles, Chika has carved a her own space in rap and is making a defiant statement of her non-conformist spirit.
DENZEL CURRY
From Carol City, Florida, Denzel Curry is an American rapper, singer and composer. Curry started rapping while in the sixth grade and release his first mixtape in 2011.
"ULTIMATELY I KNOW WHEREI WANT TO GO, YOU JUSTCAN'T LET ANYTHINGDISTRACT YOU."
Denzel Curry started rapping while in the sixth grade and release his first mixtape in 2011. Just like his music, Denzel has his own style when it comes to fashion and doesn't let anyone dictate anything to him.
