5 Women Taking Over the British Urban Music Scene
Joy Crookes
At just 19 years old Joy has already become a house hold name in the South-London music scene and has combined 50's Jazz with R&B production to produce some pure soul anthems. With an Amy Winehouse sounding voice her music has become popular across the UK. Her latest EP Influence was released earlier this year. From soul tracks 'New Manhattan' and 'Power' to the upbeat funky 'Bad Feeling' Joy has once again exceeded her age and produced a musical multi-dimensional EP with a range of beats.
Joy's arc de triomphe 'Mother May I Sleep With Danager?' has over 1 million listens on Spotify and is a thought provoking song about adulthood. Joy often touches interesting subject in her lyrics and is anything but a pure R&B artist. Her mix of Jazz and Soul into her music is the reason she has becoming a rising star and will only go up from where she has started.
Ama Lou
Ama Lou from East London is an upcoming R&B artist who takes pride in her mini-movies. For this one I believe watching one of these movies is the best way of understanding how powerful and intriguing Ama's music really is.
Jorja Smith
Jorja from Walsall, West Midlands is probably the biggest name on the list. Collaborating with household names such as Drake and Stormzy, Jorja is becoming one of the biggest current R&B artists in the world. After listening to her singles it is easy to understand why, her voice combined with pure R&B beats leaves you in a blissful trance listening to more and more.
Jorja's record 'Goodbyes' shows off her incredible voice and passion that she puts into her lyrics. The young artist has grabbed the attention of record labels with her though provoking songwriter combined with her variable voice that delivers the songs of her messages beautifully, such as the pain of heartbreak with 'Goodbyes'. Jorja is known for her atmospheric live performances.
Mahalia
From Leicestershire Mahalia is now based in Birmingham and has a unique voice which has stormed the R&B scene since 2006.
At just 19 years old Joy has already become a house hold name in the South-London music scene and has combined 50's Jazz with R&B production to produce some pure soul anthems. With an Amy Winehouse sounding voice her music has sold out stadiums across the UK.
Ray BLK
Selling arenas across the UK Ray BLK has blown up, but not without hard work. From South-East London Rita Ekwere has created a new reggae based sound in the R&B/grime scene. With a collaboration with Stormzy on her song 'My Hood' she is already seen as an up and coming R&B artist. The song is about the hardship of growing up in contemporary South London. Ray BLK has powerful lyrics that she fits beautifuly with R&B anthems back music.
At just 19 years old Joy has already become a house hold name in the South-London music scene and has combined 50's Jazz with R&B production to produce some pure soul anthems. With an Amy Winehouse sounding voice her music has become popular across the UK. Her latest EP Influence was released earlier this year. From soul tracks 'New Manhattan' and 'Power' to the upbeat funky 'Bad Feeling' Joy has once again exceeded her age and produced a musical multi-dimensional EP with a range of beats.
Joy's arc de triomphe 'Mother May I Sleep With Danager?' has over 1 million listens on Spotify and is a thought provoking song about adulthood. Joy often touches interesting subject in her lyrics and is anything but a pure R&B artist. Her mix of Jazz and Soul into her music is the reason she has becoming a rising star and will only go up from where she has started.
Ama Lou
Ama Lou from East London is an upcoming R&B artist who takes pride in her mini-movies. For this one I believe watching one of these movies is the best way of understanding how powerful and intriguing Ama's music really is.
Jorja Smith
Jorja from Walsall, West Midlands is probably the biggest name on the list. Collaborating with household names such as Drake and Stormzy, Jorja is becoming one of the biggest current R&B artists in the world. After listening to her singles it is easy to understand why, her voice combined with pure R&B beats leaves you in a blissful trance listening to more and more.
Jorja's record 'Goodbyes' shows off her incredible voice and passion that she puts into her lyrics. The young artist has grabbed the attention of record labels with her though provoking songwriter combined with her variable voice that delivers the songs of her messages beautifully, such as the pain of heartbreak with 'Goodbyes'. Jorja is known for her atmospheric live performances.
Mahalia
From Leicestershire Mahalia is now based in Birmingham and has a unique voice which has stormed the R&B scene since 2006.
At just 19 years old Joy has already become a house hold name in the South-London music scene and has combined 50's Jazz with R&B production to produce some pure soul anthems. With an Amy Winehouse sounding voice her music has sold out stadiums across the UK.
Ray BLK
Selling arenas across the UK Ray BLK has blown up, but not without hard work. From South-East London Rita Ekwere has created a new reggae based sound in the R&B/grime scene. With a collaboration with Stormzy on her song 'My Hood' she is already seen as an up and coming R&B artist. The song is about the hardship of growing up in contemporary South London. Ray BLK has powerful lyrics that she fits beautifuly with R&B anthems back music.
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