Samantha

Wales

Samantha is creating a 10-track afrobeat album which will be featuring artists such as manlikevision, truth, Jessica Kaay and Sharmeela Bragg. This project will be a doorway to express the celebration and struggles of the Black Welsh youth, discussing subjects of poverty, internalised racism and more.

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Sunny Side Down

West Midlands

"This album is an emotional picture of me and the people around me over the last three years. Though personal, I'd like to hope it will resonate with others and capture how it feels to let yourself be constantly learning," Sunny Side Down explains.

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Superlate

North West

Superlate has EPs planned for 2025, and will be focusing on maximising opportunities for editorial playlist support, integrating his brand into real-world contexts, driving exponential growth on social media, and enhancing the quality of his recordings as a producer.

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Surafeal Bruke

Greater London

GRADIENT is a platform celebrating the UK's vibrant and diverse music and creative scenes. Like a gradient, we add depth and dimension by supporting and showcasing the full spectrum of emerging talent, creating opportunities for artists and creatives to thrive while reflecting the city’s dynamic cultural identity.

The Yard Woman

South West

The Yard Woman is transitioning from her established work in Melodic Techno to explore new creative and professional possibilities in Melodic House. With support, she plans to produce and release a two-track EP, bringing a fresh narrative-driven sound to the genre.

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Yemi Yohannes

Greater London

After releasing her debut spoken word album, Yemi plans to create a solo EP exploring spoken word with jungle music, as well as a specific focus on choral sounds and storytelling. This EP will be a musical journey combining poetry with live instruments, vocals and digitally produced beats.

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