NOVEMBARS WINNERS: 2024

11 Feb

Roisin Quinn

Roisin Quinn is a musician, songwriter and independent artist based in Essex. She writes songs to make sense of the world and bring a method to the madness, darkness into the light and a cathartic release for the things that get pushed down and hidden. Roisin is on a mission to break cycles, find her voice, be as authentic as she can, and make good music along the way. She values raw over polished, real over fake, broken over perfect any day of the week. You can listen to the winning release here

Kemikali

Kemikali is a Bristol-based hip hop and grime artist, poet, and DJ. Heavily inspired by the art of emceeing, his sound fuses conscious storytelling with battle rap energy, all delivered with a lyrical dexterity that rivals the best in the game. Scientist by day, rapper by night, he’s always cooking up something fresh in the lab. Catch him dropping knowledge on the mic or spinning everything from bass and breaks to techno and dubstep. Kemikali is a true student of the culture, spreading love and good vibes through his passion for music and words.

Tayvon

Hailing straight out of Croydon, South London, Tayvon's hip hop creations aren't easy to categorize. Sometimes cryptic, sometimes endearingly open and raw, but always filled with creative imagery to unpack. His versatile back catalogue spans a multitude of rap styles from dusty boom bap to wavy UK rap or even dnb and garage. In recent years he has been on Voices Radio, played sets with Verbz, Fdluxx and others across South London and is known to deliver a killer freestyle on any open mic. If you would like to see him live he has a gig on Thurs 27th Feb supporting Leaf Dog and BVA at Brixton Jamm

Flowers

Flowers is a singer and rapper who loves the freedom and self expression which music provides. Influenced by soul, funk, jazz and hip hop, Flowers constructs songs inspired by personal struggles, everyday life and global events. She enjoys connecting with others through music and is especially keen to collaborate with other artists. She is currently on the cusp of releasing her music.

M. Yesekaon

M. Yesekaon (AKA Yessey) is a rapper, lyricist, writer, creative practitioner and producer from Colwyn Bay, North Wales. Beginning his musical experiment in 2021, Yessey had been writing poetry and performing at local events long before he ever began working out what was needed to make music. Yessey has lived in multiple countries throughout the world since he left home at 19 hitchhiking and has a unique perspective on how the world works. An avid reader, he is often influenced by the work he is ingesting.

Eyera

**NEONE The Wonderer** & **Joiisol** Winner

Eyera, a London-born singer, songwriter, and professionally trained dancer, is captivating the music world with her signature sound, Siren Soul. This ethereal and emotive blend of ambient, garage, trip hop, and neo-soul creates an alluring sonic landscape that draws listeners into themes of mystery and emotional depth. Inspired by legendary R&B artists such as Lauryn Hill, India Arie, and Erykah Badu, Eyera began her self-taught journey at a young age, honing her vocal skills and crafting a style uniquely her own.

Conor & The GreensKeepers

What Conor brings to his music is authentic grit from life experience, swaddled in live instruments and nu-jazz combinations. His evolution from MC to Rapper to Vocalist to Jazz band leader has only fed the lessons his lyrics portray. Birmingham in his heart and Manchester in his step he offers a kindness with the footnote of 'stay strong, you've got this'. Conor & The GreensKeepers dance across the musicality that exists in the heart of UK and World music. Rooted in their 'Garden' ethos Conor & The GreensKeepers band are finding their path one song at a time.

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