BBC have announced their annual Sound Of 2017 long list, featuring the most promising artists and bands from across the world that are set to make an impact in the following year.
There’s a bunch of people to be proud of on their too, as Aj Tracey, Stefflon Don, Ray BLK, Nadia Rose and Dave all make up part of the list.
The lineup is made up from tips from nearly 200 different DJ’s, critics and writers, proving just how healthy grime and rap music is in the UK right now.
Walsall-born R&B singer Jorja Smith also makes the initial list, as does Dr Dre prodigy and alternative hip-hop favourite Anderson .Paak.
The full long list reads:
AJ Tracey
Anderson .Paak
Cabbage
Dave
Declan McKenna
Jorja Smith`
Maggie Rogers
Nadia Rose
Rag N Bone Man
Ray BLK
Raye
Stefflon Don
The Amazons
The Japanese House
Tom Grennan