Scouts used to search for talents in run-down pubs, and musicians used to seek radio singing competitions to make themselves known to the world. But with the invention of the internet and everything that came with it, aspiring singers and musicians got multiple doors opened into the industry with the help of more accessible pieces of equipment and social media platforms. However, one social media today has proven to have an immense influence on the modern music industry, that would be TikTok. This App is considered one of the best places to get your songs seen or have your fill of musical entertainment, whether through covers, trends, or talented singers. Those familiar with the platform must have stumbled on at least one aspiring singer while scrolling through their For Your page, but for those who seek to diversify their music taste or discover interesting new artists, here are five emerging Musicians to follow on TikTok.
SOLOMON (@solomonmusic)
Solomon is a singer-songwriter from London whose primary genre of music includes R&B as well as hip-hop. On his TikTok page and his Instagram, he can be seen covering songs by artists such as Shilo and brent Faiaze under the hue of warm purple led light. His voice charms the listener with its enchanting and gentle tones, and his guitar skills help immerse the listener and highlight the emotions found in his voice. He can be found on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and more for those that wish to see the full version of his performance.
Megagonefree (@megagonefree)
One of the most interesting performers on TikTok, Mega’s main genre would be pop. With her iconic glasses, she can be found on TikTok performing popular songs as well as those born from the depth of her imagination. As someone who considers music to be « more than singing and can be used as a creative outlet, » according to an interview with Baby Balou Zine, she delivers every song she covers with energy and emotion, sometimes adding her own twists to the enjoyment of her listeners. Furthermore, the sound of the ukulele, which always accompanies her performances pairs, well with her deep and strong voice to give the listener a unique experience. As of now, mega has three released singles, the newest being « CTRL+DEL,» which can be found on Spotify and more. As for mega herself, she is on Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter, additionally to TikTok.
Iniko (@in.iko)
One of the resident TikTok creators to follow, Iniko, is an independent singer and songwriter whose mains genre of music would be considered indie soul. As someone who would describe their music as « ethereal,» this singer/songwriter has a unique brand of music to offer their listeners. Indeed, whether it’s an original song or a reimagined cover of a famous single, each video by Iniko is unique in its own way. Their husky voice and captivating lyrics transport the listener to a brand new word born from the musicians’ creativity and self-expression. Most of their performances are acapella, which enhances the unique attribute found in their voice and techniques. However, in some cases where the viewers get to listen to an already released song of theirs, Iniko’s producing and multi-instrumentalist talents become apparent. Their latest singles, « Luna » and « 444 » can be found on Spotify, Tidal, Soundcloud, and more. As for Iniko themselves, they can be found on Instagram additionally to TikTok.
Grace Victoria (@gracevictoriamusic)
With her primary music genre being Jazz, the young singer-songwriter Grace Victoria charm the listener with her beautiful voice and enchanting piano notes. Her music is both familiar in its classic inspirations and new in her renditions of them. However, her music isn’t only aesthetically beautiful, but her lyricism is bold, proud, and inspiring in its mission to give the listener insight into Grace Victoria’s experiences as a black woman, like in the single « Down in Virginia» or express the singer criticism of others such as in the single « Black looks better on me» Her latest single « Guilty », as well as her other singles can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and youtube. As for Grace Victoria herself, she can be found on Instagram additionally to Tiktok.
Jade LeMac (@jadelemac)
Last but certainly not least, Jade LeMac is an aspiring pop singer-songwriter located in Vancouver, Canada, with one single out as of now, titled « Constellations .» However, don’t be fooled by her small number of singles; her beautiful voice, fun music, and sensual lyrics have bought her newest single a lot of attention on all platforms with 170,818 views on youtube as of now. Additionally to YouTube, her latest single can be found on SoundCloud and Spotify, and Jade LeMac herself can be found on Instagram, Twitter, and, of course, TikTok.
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