We at Rising Artists Blog are excited to partner with Universal Music to showcase new and upcoming artists each month of our series Universal Artists to Watch. For May, we have selected six unbelievably fresh and catchy songs that will be the hit of your summer BBQ, pool party, or road trip singalong.
First up is “Worldwide” by Emanuel, a spacious, dreamy track that tells the tale of a time before the artist found success and had dreams of growth and expansive appeal. Featuring the Canadian artist’s striking and emotive voice, “Worldwide” is immersive and captivating with vocal harmonies and strategic production.
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Second is “Wit Dat” by Baltimore artist TheHxliday featuring Chicago’s Polo G, a fantastic hip hop song that blends loose, flowing lyrics with captivatingly disorienting production to create a uniquely riveting experience. Light piano instrumentation adds depth to the steady beats that support the vocal lines as they effortlessly grow and fall in intensity.
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A1 x J1’s “Latest Trends (Remix)” featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie is a fun, rhythmic hip hop song that showcases the UK rap duo’s in sync style with a soulful spin. Acoustic guitar instrumentation adds a grounded feel to the mix as they blend flawless rap verses with hooks that evolve from syncopated to smooth and back again.
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“Hookup Culture” by Jordan Suaste is up next, an upbeat, dance-worthy revamp of his debut hit that features rhythmic instrumentation and Suaste’s intense and versatile voice as he defiantly sings “I’m not into this hookup culture”.
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“Drown in Me” is an international collaboration by Discrete that features Kiesza, Ouse, and Dylan Fuentes. The dance song boasts complex production as vocal samples amplify the melody. The immense talent present in this track comes together cohesively to create a sonic powerhouse of a song.
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The final track this month is “Pressure” by King Topher & Munnday featuring Mao, a lively pop track with slowly building orchestration, decorative electronic effects, and flourishes that erupt in a steady, reverberating rhythm. The production is center stage as the song shifts and evolves keeping your attention until the very end.
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Be sure to check out these songs and artists below and keep an eye out for our Universal Artists to Watch each month!
Written by Katrina Charles
