THE 2024’s round-up of artists to watch showcases a great roster of talents with some who did not get the opportunities that most rising artists get.
They did not tour the world, connect with new fans face to face, and win over unfamiliar crowds at festivals.
These artists broke through ‘thanks’ to getting creative with how they released music, reached fans, and told their stories.
The following are the seven rising artists to watch in 2024:
Jay Kelly aka MwanaWakayombo
Jay Kelly is a Kalandanya Music signed rapper who successfully released his hit song dubbed “Pamunyoko” featuring renowned artists Vinchenzo and Dizmo.
He also released a stunning, electrifying performance of his song “hidden treasures” with the talented Lanji at the 2023 Ngoma Awards.
The prolific songwriter is definitely a must to watch for in 2024.
He is currently back in the studio working on new projects that are sure to be pregnant with motivational lyrics that are coupled with renowned collaborations.
He promises captivating visuals, music shows and interviews in 2024.
Fhrydheezho
Last year, this Lusaka’s Matero born and bred rapper dropped a healthy number of projects for his fans such ‘music is my motive’ song, coupled with captivating visuals for his most anticipated songs “student na teacher” featuring his fellow rapper, Jay Dee Jones and Nkondo.
The Rage Records signed rapper is back in the studio cooking up something with a promise of more renowned collaborations, tv and radio interviews.
Be sure to press play on Fhrydheezho’s ‘music is my motive’ EP which is already receiving massive online support.
Delbling
Delbling is another upcoming artist to watch for in 2024.
Kitwe born and raised, singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, who is never one to hold back as he always commits all of his emotions, thoughts and truths in his songs.
He has tasted the waters before with his mesmerizing EP that captures the essence of passion and devotion dubbed “legendary”.
For 2024, the singer plans to introduce another EP titled “Delta One” on which he expresses where he has reached in life and where he is going artistically with his music.
Once out it will be available on all major streaming platforms including boom play, spotify, audio mac, apple music, sound cloud and more.
Jay Dee Jones
Jay Dee Jones is a Matero born fast-rising-prolific-rapper, songwriter and Rage Records signed artist, who is enjoying the heavy airplay support of his song called ‘Made in Matero’ on major streaming platforms including Boom Play.
The rapper, producer and songwriter recently released a new single tagged ‘Kaizer Zulu’ an additional voice to the more songs he has lined up for this year.
For 2024, the uprising rapper has set his goals on offering his fanbase with captivating videos, plus a line-up of radio and TV interviews.
This is definitely one rapper to obsess over and count on as you express your innermost joys, sorrows, and desires.
Young E
This fast-rising pop star is a joy to listen to as he continues to cement his name in this industry.
Just recently, precisely in December, Young E was awarded as the best male artist during the 2023 Chunga Pa Top Recognition Awards.
He is currently basking in the glory of his new hit song dubbed “wabene” a lovely acoustic that has some captivating visuals that are sure to catapult him to successful levels.
So, if you are looking for intimate songs bearing honest songwriting and comforting acoustic instrumentals, look no further than Young E, a Lusaka’s Chunga born and raised singer and songwriter.
Navy Samboko
This multi-gifted gospel singer, prolific music composer and songwriter has been one of the most consistent when it comes to blessing gospel music lovers with a taste of inspirational music.
Last month, Navy Samboko blessed his fans with his latest album called “Let there be love”, a 10-track offering soul soothing songs that are sure to be pregnant with motivational lyrics.
The album seeks to talk to the inner person with the hope of bringing people back to God.
For 2024, Navy Samboko said that he plans more visuals including live recordings, adding that he would be making deliberate features in main towns as a way of promoting the new album.
F4 Zambia
F4 Zambia is the upcoming singer and songwriter who is able to bend language to his will.
His flow of lyrics always makes big words feel weightless and freeform.
After releasing a string of singles last year, including Usakanisiye with Neo Slayer, Ba Yaweh featuring Chizzo and Macky2, BenzoniZonda with Triple M, Nayesa featuring Neo Slayer, Soldier, Original Love with HD Empire, NanguBakambe, Umayesa and Skirt with Bobby East, he is currently having a great time, as his recently released single tagged “love is blind” is receiving massive positive feedback from music critics and listeners alike.