To celebrate Black History Month, Billboard is highlighting R&B and hip-hop artists you need to know, including Tyla, FLO and Cash Cobain.
Tetris Kelly
A queen of Afrobeats, a king of sampling and a group of girls who make you want to stand in front of the mirror and sing. This Black History Month, Billboard and Bose are celebrating by highlighting some of the most influential Black artists and executives in music. So put on a pair of Bose Ultra Open headphones and learn about the major players bringing your favorite music to life. These are Billboard's hip-hop and R&B artists to watch in 2024.
Tetris Kelly
Rap was built on the art of sampling, and Bronx-born rapper and producer Cash Cobain has been dubbed the sampling god. He's tried everything from the 'Moesha' title track to Plain White T's 2006 Billboard Hot 100 hit, “Hey There Delilah,” and he's just getting started.
Tyla
You know, I always hoped so. I believed in the song. I loved. And I always knew it was going to be good just because of my feelings, but what happened, I didn't expect it at all.
Tetris Kelly
“Water” was one of last year's biggest hits and earned Tyla a Grammy at the 66th Annual Awards. The South African singer's catchy piano pop sound will fill her upcoming debut album and her first headlining tour in March. Tyla is set to leave an even bigger mark on herself and African music. Girl group FLO is playing the long game. R&B fans may recognize the trio from 2022's viral “Cardboard Box,” but they got their biggest break yet with the Missy Elliott-assisted “Fly Girl.” The trio won the Rising Star award at the BRITs and, after spending 2023 developing their live show and upcoming debut LP, this UK girl group could well become a household name.
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