Harlem-born Rakim Mayers aka A$AP Rocky is the rapper of the moment ever since dropping one of the biggest mixtapes of the year. LiveLoveA$AP catapulted the rapper into underground hip-hop stardom and it couldn’t have come at a better time for the artist. Part of the ASAP (Always Strive and Prosper) since a young teenager, his turbulent experiences as a boy have resulted in watertight flow, lyrics and production – the game needs to watch out!

Trilla ft. ASAP Twelvy & ASAP Nasty

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BBC’s Sound of 2012, chosen by members of the music industry (including us!) brought Jamie to a wider audience but it’s still early days in many respects, not for long however. The artist has a weighty belt of music primed for release next year and we were all treated to a taster in the form of The Preacher back in October. Since then he’s featured on Rob da Bank’s Christmas festival feature and we’ve just filmed an amazing session with him (coming soon) which will make any Tom Waits fans double take on themselves.

2012 for Jamie N Commons is going to bring sold-out gigs, dozens of festivals worldwide and a global audience who need to hear his music!

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Keaton is no stranger to Mahogany having featured on the blog numerous times as well as incredibly intimate and revealing session in October. The reclusion artist is beginning to give interviews and online promo but it’s not something we should get used to just yet - regardless of that, his audience grows by the day, all drawn in by his emotionally driven music and it’s that force that will empower Keaton to come out of his shell.

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Shakka is a rapper, singer, music and film producer, editor and more. His talents go further than most and his music hit a note in our hearts when first hearing it back in the summer.

Clever music videos, tight productions and a voice that commands not only power but respect. Shakka’s Coldplay cover taken from his Shakka Crown Affair release demonstates his versatility and we’re excited for what he’s got planned next year!

God Put A Smile On Your Face (Coldplay Cover)