Monday, January 04, 2016

BBC Sound of 2016 Longlist - The Final Five




Words: Alison Mack

This week sees the daily announcement of the final five in the BBC Sound of 2016 longlist of fifteen, with the eventual winner revealed on Friday January 8.

(We will update this post daily as each day's finalist is revealed.)


Winner of BBC Sound of 2016

1. Jack Garratt
Rich soul infused electro-pop






2. Alessia Cara
R&B





3. NAO
Subtle vocals on top of multi-layered synths



4Blossoms
Stockport psych-poppers





5= Mura Masa
19-year-old songwriter/producer of bedroom pop beats





5= WSTRN
London R&B rap collective






The rest of the nominees


Billie Marten
Teen folk prodigy



Dua Lipa
Sultry, sophisticated pop



Frances
Piano pop songstress



Izzy Bizu
Soul diva



J Hus
Streetwise rap


Loyle Carner
Emotive hip-hop



Mabel
Soulful pop daughter of Neneh Cherry


Rat Boy
Essex indie-punk.



Section Boyz
Croydon rap collective

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