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Now that we’re all comfortably settled into 2018, it’s time to revise your playlist with songs coming from some very fresh talent. In an industry characterized by an outpouring of thousands of new songs every single day, it’s sheer raw talent alone that helps one carve out a niche for himself/herself.
So instead of defaulting to the same, trusty old tunes, shake your playlist up by adding an eclectic mix of music.

Here’s our list of pop stars to watch out for this year:

1. Max: Breaking into the musical space with his blockbuster ‘Lights Down Low’, Max is a shining star of music in 2018! With his seductive voice emoting deep love, talent like that is bound to rise and rise.

2. Maggie Rogers: This 23 year old, with her terrific song-craft and intricate production work, is the one whose music you must browse through this year. While she gave the world mesmerizing electronic bop like ‘Alaska’ and heavy track like ‘On + Off”, be ready for greater musical pieces. The lyrics, the tempo, and the feel might be just what you were looking for.

3. Dangy: This Norwegian singer would be hard to jog off from a music lover’s memory! With a decorous voice and heart-pumping music in songs like ‘More More More’ and ‘Love You Like That’, this singer is ready to shock your 2018 into a whole new existence!

4. Kodie Shane: This 19 year old Rapper/Singer hails from Atlanta, home to many great singers. But what makes her stand out from the rest is the talent and capacity not just to write candy-sweet singsong Rap, but also emotionally charged songs. Diversity is her middle name! Do be sure to give a listen to ‘Drip on my Walk’ or ‘Sad’. And just wait till she hits you with more enchanting musical pieces in 2018!

5. Jessie Reyez: A Canadian by birth, Jessie Reyez made a stunning entry into the musical space with her song ‘Figures’. Stay tuned to her and her idiosyncratic voice – she’s almost certainly destined for a melodious breakthrough in 2018.

6. Kim Petras: This 25 year old German Transgender singer is a master of summery bops. With an absolutely confident personality, Kim Petras is ready to hit the mic again in 2018. Be sure you are listening when she dives deeper into musical glory. Be prepared to be charmed by this bubbly singer.

7. Sakima: Making queer sexuality a part of his music, Sakima and his music is a breath of fresh air. Unafraid of his orientation, his nuanced and sensual voice is just what this world needs. Making a standout entry with his song ‘Daddy’, Sakima is the singer you cannot ever have full of him.

8. Madison Beer: This 18 year old is the shining example of raw and real talent. 2018 will be a year of strong, quirky and bold lyrics, thanks to Madison Beer. If you haven’t been listening to her, it’s time to revisit your playlist and make some significant changes. Introduce yourself to his voice by listening to ‘Dead’. And be rest assured that 2018 will bring you more.

9. Ravyn Lenae: Ravyn is the next dynamic musical force to lend a keen ear to! As a music artist she has contributed extensively to the collection of electronic tracks. If you are looking for which song to hear, you can soothe your ears to the mellifluous music of ‘Midnight Moonlight’ by Ravyn Lenae. And buckle up for her new video ‘Crush’. She isn’t here to disappoint you.
Give some love to these up-and-coming stars of 2018 by letting their new and unique music shake up your world!