5 Artistes You Should Watch Out for in 2013

2012 saw the breaking out of Octopizzo and Camp Mulla after years of hustling to gain recognition. Not only did they finally get the credit they deserved, but they dominated the industry. It will be hard for a previously unknown artistes taking over like the Namba Nane ambassador and the foursome did.

Still, there is some promise for some artistes who did some good work in 2012 they might expand on in 2013. From rappers, singers and a pop artistes, this might just be the breakout stars this coming year.

1. Uneek
He was really good in Camp Mulla’s SOS and the 25flow Cypher but his real strengths camem out on his solo tracks, Smoking Like A Rasta and the brilliant, maybe best rap song last year, Nai Nights. He has been working with Pro’voke lately, a killer combination that will see the release of his next track which features Nessa.

2. Annette
She featured on Imperfections, the Pro’voke produced and headlined track that had last 2012’s coolest video. The model and law student was also on Nonini’s Pole Pole, making her one of the most high-profile artiste on the list. But she still has the chance to prove herself more than she already has.

3. Michelle Kamau
The 22-year old already has three tracks which have not yet received the airplay they deserve. An RnB artiste who has recorded at Fardeen Productions and Sub-Sahara records, her tracks have the kind of vibe that would appeal to the local pop music market.

4. Pendo
She has a beautiful voice and has the potential of becoming one of the best vocalists around if she applies it to the right genre. Like the rest of the people on the list, she is also currently working with Pro’voke on new material that is expected to come out from very early this year. She was recently nominated in the Most Promising Artiste category at the Nyota Awards.

5. Dogo Biggie
With the backing of Grandpa Records, what is gradually becoming the biggest hitmaker in the country, the young singer might just be on his way to stardom. He was featured on the first ever annual Fimbo Project and with a wide array of artistes at Grandpa to collaborate with, it’s in his hands to make sure takes 2013.