Artists To Watch: cktrl, Jordan Hawkins, Eli Derby
Here at Raydar Magazine, we believe in spotlighting emerging creatives across music who have an undeniably irresistible sound and bring something unique to the culture. Check out this week’s list of artists to watch featuring Eli Derby, Jordan Hawkins, and cktrl below! cktrl Ahead of his new proj
Artist To Watch: Young Devyn
Artist: Young Devyn “If My Life Were A Movie, It’d Be Titled”: Baby Goat Brooklyn rap artist Young Devyn, coined the Baby Goat, is on her way to superstardom. Inspired by the likes of Nicki Minaj and Lauryn Hill, the 19-year-old is carving a lane all of her own. She rose to viral triumph
Artist To Watch: Lavaud
Artist: Lavaud Favorite Movies: “If My Life Were A Movie, It’d Be Titled”: Hailing from Hackney, East London, Lavaud is none short of a miracle that drew inspiration from 90’s R&B music. She sprung onto the scene in 2015 with her Afro-infused alternative sound, receiving
Artist To Watch: Janel Marisse
Artist: Janel Marisse “If My Life Were A Movie, It’d Be Titled”: The Best Kept Secret Favorite Movie: Matilda, Kill Bill, Love and Basketball For Bay Area-native Janel Marisse, music was a divine career path. The daughter of an open-format DJ and sister of a music video director, the
Artist To Watch: Rileyy Lanez
Artist: Rileyy Lanez “If My Life Were A Movie, It’d Be Titled”: Trust The Process Favorite Movie: Coraline Solidifying her stardom, Rileyy Lanez isn’t a name you want to forget. The 20-year-old singer and songwriter has a refreshingly distinct and compelling sound unlike any o
Artist To Watch: Deetranada
Artist: Deetranada “If My Life Were A Movie, It’d Be Titled”: Diamond Favorite Movies: Juice, Belly, Black Is King Born in Baltimore, Maryland, rap emcee Deetranada is known for her captivating bravado. It fuels her surefire verses and amplifies her on-stage presence. Gaining n
Artist To Watch: Caleborate
Artist: Caleborate “If If My Life Were A Movie, It’d Be Titled”: Reflection Favorite Movies: He’s Got Game Born in Sacramento, Caleborate found himself on the national scene upon the release of 2015’s Hella Good and quickly expanded his footprint with 1993 
Artist To Watch: Seddy Hendrinx
Artist: Seddy Hendrinx “If If My Life Were A Movie, It’d Be Titled”: N/A Favorite Movies: N/A Exercising sharp lyricism in each verse and raw emotion in every hook, Seddy Hendrinx is the golden child of the South’s new wave of rap artists. The Jacksonville, Florida native has steadily ri
Artist To Watch: Uno Hype
Artist: Uno Hype “If If My Life Were A Movie, It’d Be Titled”: Who Taught You To Fly? Favorite Childhood Movies: Super Bad, Goodfellas, and The Wood Uno Hype, as his stage name hints, epitomizes the mantra “fuck the hype.” Known for his bold persona and sharp lyricism, the Mary
Artist To Watch: Big Jade
Artist: Big Jade “If My Life Were A Movie, It’d Be Titled”: Girls In The Hood Favorite Movies Growing Up: Booty Call, B.A.P.S, The Exorcist You can’t deny that several dozens of female artists are completely dominating hip-hop and carving their own lanes, surpassing their male peers in unima
