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Some artists arrive with a story carved from grit, intention, and quiet determination. M3dal, the Ghanaian rapper now based in London, is one of those artists - a creative force shaped by discipline, introspection, and an unwavering belief in the power of sound. His name itself is a mission statement: “M3dal means (Making Every Decision A Legacy)” - and that ethos runs through everything he creates. Before music, there was drawing. Growing up in Accra, creativity was already

Some artists walk on stage. Tee Valentine arrives. At our recent Unsigned Showcase at Soul Mama, he delivered the kind of performance that doesn’t just land - it lingers. By the time he reached the end of his set, the room was electric, the crowd chanting “One more song!” until he gave in and extended his performance. It was a moment that captured exactly who Tee Valentine is: authentic, unpredictable, and deeply connected to the people listening. But behind that energy is a

There’s a certain warmth that follows Monifé - the kind that feels familiar even if you’re hearing her for the first time. Ahead of her performance at our Unsigned Showcase on 21 July 2026, we’re spotlighting an artist whose journey blends intention, vulnerability, and a deep love for the craft. Her sound is unmistakably R&B, but her story is rooted in something even richer: community, curiosity, and a lifelong relationship with music. Raised in a home where Jill Scott, Monic

// Article by Vanessa Claire Felix // Monique Togara is an R&B singer and songwriter from Surrey, blending Afro and house, her sound is defined by raw emotional honesty and seamless genre fusion. Monique Togara is an Afro – R&B pop fusion singer and songwriter from Surrey. In the beginning of her career until now, Togara has held a strong, fierce, unstoppable and committed attitude; throughout the UK R&B scene and entertainment industry. Since, bonding with Indie manageme

There’s a certain kind of artist who doesn’t just make music - they embody it. The kind whose voice feels lived-in, whose performances carry the weight of every busked street corner, every late-night journal entry, every moment of self-discovery. Roukaya B is emerging as exactly that kind of artist: soulful, fearless, emotionally raw, and deeply rooted in authenticity. Raised in Manchester and living in nearby Salford her entire life, Roukaya B’s identity is woven from multip

Hailing from Essex with deep roots in East London, Brilla’s journey into music didn’t begin in a studio, but on stage. “ I originally come from an acting background and graduated in 2018. Acting was always my main passion growing up... ” he shares. That early training sharpened his instinct for storytelling, emotion, and performance - all of which now pulse through his sound. But music wasn’t a pivot. It was a calling. “ It’s something that’s been part of my life from early o

Some artists arrive with noise, others arrive with presence. Minzie's music doesn’t demand attention - it earns it. Quietly pulling you into her world of moody, atmospheric Dark R&B. It’s the kind of sound that feels like a private moment, something you stumble into and instantly recognise. But before the streams, there was a little girl singing ballads from Barbie and Disney movies to her mother. “ Music has always been something I’m into. I used to watch a lot of Barbie and

London’s Sophiz is a voice shaped by culture, emotion and lived experience. Her journey into music didn’t come from a musical household, but from something deeper: heritage, community and the kind of family environments where music isn’t a hobby, it’s a heartbeat. “My parents aren’t musicians, but I’ve always been surrounded by the spirit of music,” she says. Her Italian grandmother’s singing left a lasting imprint, while on her Mauritian side, “music is just part of the cul

South East London’s Athalia is one of those rare artists whose relationship with music began long before she understood what a career was. She grew up surrounded by melody. Her mum, the well known Teanna Bianca, was studying at a music college while pregnant, and that early immersion shaped everything that followed. “I’ve been into music for as long as I can remember,” she says. “Before I could even properly speak, I was already singing with my mum at around one year old an

Georgia Alexandra, an indie pop artist from Dorset, crafting a deeply personal music catalogue shaped by patience, discipline and an unwavering belief in her own vision has unveiled her latest single "Somebody Like You". The self-produced single marks a major turning point as the first release from her upcoming debut album. From the outside, her sound feels dreamy, smooth and husky, but underneath it lies years of self-trust, relentless songwriting and a mindset that has been