In New York City, talent is always easy to find when emerging artists have daily content and new music. This music scene is forever popping off in the city that never sleeps, with upcoming talent on rotation. Respect My Region is always in tune with new music and dope artists creating and breathing life into the music industry.
This list of seven diverse artists is one to read if you search for new music.
7 NYC New Artists To Watch
1. Swami Sound
Starting with the recent rise of NYC house music, many different sounds and styles are constantly being blended together. Swami Sound is a refreshing, innovative artist creating a name for himself through his unique style of garage music. This Bronx-born artist has been popping all over the club and UKG scene. With his debut album, Back In The Day, Swami Sound continues to put on for the garage scene.
2. Leo.Lavish
To all hip-hop listeners, this emerging artist is the new wave of rap in NYC. If you are interested in a new rapper that blends experiences and culture into their music, check out Leo.Lavish. His music pulls from life circumstances and NYC hip-hop culture. In his song Naked, listeners a sample of Summer Walker’s song Come Thru mixed with drill and jersey mix combo.
3. Avangelia
If you’re looking for a new R&B soul artist, look no further. Avangelia is another new artist you should check out to hear soothing vocals alongside tranquil melodies. Her song Boogeyman is a combination of Neo Soul and R&B sounds. This song takes you on an emotionally euphoric experience with deep lyrics that are worth the listen.
4. Okayypretty
With music for the girls, Okayypretty, is apart of the many new female artists in the city. She is coming to claim stakes in the industry. With fun yet quick songs, her music adds to your turn-up or night-out playlists. Her song Pussy Privilege is an end-of-summer close-out that samples Sexyy Red’s Pound Town. With fun and sexy lyrics, this artist is one to watch if you’re into this style and lane in hip-hop music.
7 NYC New Artists To Watch
5. Spincity Chris & Max Morioh
Representing Guyana and Queens heavily is Spincity Chris, an emerging artist going hard in the hip-hop scene. In his recent release, West Indian Dreams, in collaboration with producer Max Morioh. Merges Dancehall and hip-hop to create a harmonious fusion that is sure to inspire while leaving you dancing. With an upcoming project in the works, this catchy track is a taste of what’s next to come from the artist-producer duo.
6. Biskhit
Next up is Biskhit, who blends a cyber y2k aesthetic with hip-hop to create fun and edgy music. With a distinctive new sound, Biskhit is different than the rest, with an overall individualistic style in artistry. Drake X Jimmy is a cohesive song that stands out on their project Higher, which dropped in 2022. With trap 808’s and a groovy instrumental, Biskhit rides the beat effortlessly. Already establishing a unique sound and diverse fanbase, Biskhit is one of the many artists in the making to watch.
7. Youngpwavy
Ending with Youngpwavy, this Harlem artist shows promise with music and versatility. His song Feel Good is an upbeat track with a psychedelic essence. With an R&B and trap mix, Young Pwavy represents new emerging artists in the sing-songy hip-hop area in NYC. Already growing his artistry and brand on social media, Youngpwavy may soon blow up.
Even with this list of just seven artists, New York City has many more artists with just as good content to watch. Keep on the lookout for more East Coast NYC artists that you can add to your current playlist.
