BBC Sound Of
Octavian wins BBC Sound of 2019
Drake-endorsed UK rapper Octavian is the first rapper to win the award since 50 Cent won the very first ‘Sound Of’ in 2003.
BBC's Sound of 2019 longlist
The nominees include Rosalia, Ella Mai, Octavian, Slowthai, Flohio, King Princess, and more.
BBC's Sound of 2018 longlist
BBC has revealed the longlist for the Sound of 2018, a list of “the most exciting rising stars” as picked by several “music experts” and former nominees.
Ray BLK won the BBC Sound of 2017
London R&B/soul singer (and Stormzy collaborator) Ray BLK is this year’s ‘BBC Sound Of’ winner.
BBC's Sound of 2017 longlist revealed
It includes Anderson .Paak and a lot of British hip hop
BBC's Sound of 2016 longlist announced
The BBC Sound of 2016 longlist has been announced. The list highlights 15 artists that a panel of 144 DJs, critics and writers think will rise in 2…
BBC Music Sound of 2015 longlist announced
The BBC have released the list of artists they and their panel think “highlights 15 of the best and brightest new acts for the coming year…
Sam Smith tops BBC's 'Sound of 2014' list; London Grammar playing 'Fallon' before Disclosure's T5 shows
Congratulations on being the Sound of 2014! How does it feel?
It feels incredible. I’m so involved in the charts, I love pop music and I love female pop artists…
BBC longlists 'Sound of 2014' (Chance the Rapper, FKA twigs, Sam Smith, Sampha, Chloe Howl & more)
Chance the Rapper at Lollapalooza 2013 (more by James Richards IV)
The BBC Sound of 2014 Longlist is in and includes Banks, Chance the Rapper, FKA twigs, Jungle, Kelela, MNEK, Sam Smith, Sampha, Say Lou Lou (formerly Saint Lou Lou), Chloe Howl and m…
Brits Critics' Choice Tom Odell playing North American shows (dates)
Chichester-born musician Tom Odell caught the songwriting bug early – he’s been penning original material since the age of 13. Now 22, Odell has built up a sizeable fanbase, making his TV debut in 2012 on Later…
