12 Best New Artists Of 2023 (And Their Best Songs) That Deserve More Hype

Welcome music lovers out there! After 2022 being a fantastic year with wonderful hits, the 2023 music scene is buzzing with fresh talents. We’ve seen numerous rising stars who have captured our attention with their unique sound, catchy hooks, and impressive stage presence.
However, in a world where TikTok can make anyone a star overnight, it can be hard to sift through the noise. But don’t sweat! We've compiled a list of the 12 best new artists of 2023 to help you find the real gems.
Without any further ado, let’s get ready to add some new tunes to your playlist! Put on your headphones and keep on scrolling whether you're into pop, rock, indie, or hip-hop, as you’ll definitely find your jam. Guarantee that you'll be singing along to these artists' hit songs in no time.

#1 Arlo Parks

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Arlo Parks is a British singer-songwriter and poet hailing from West London. Her birth name is Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho, and she was born on August 9th, 2000. Parks gained recognition for her singles "Cola" and "Black Dog" and was named a breakthrough act of 2020 by the annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2020.
In January 2021, Parks released her debut studio album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, through Transgressive Records.

#2 Baby Keem

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Baby Keem, born Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr. on October 22nd, 2000, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Las Vegas, Nevada. He rose to fame after the release of his single "Orange Soda," which peaked at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Baby Keem has collaborated with major artists like Travis Scott and Kanye West on songs such as "Durag Activity," "Praise God," "Range Brothers," and "Family Ties."

#3 Måneskin

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Måneskin is an Italian glam pop rock band that formed in Rome in 2016. The band consists of vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria de Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi, and drummer Ethan Torchio. After performing on the streets in their early days, Måneskin gained prominence after finishing second in the eleventh season of the Italian talent show X Factor in 2017.
They have released two studio albums, Il ballo della vita (2018) and Teatro d'ira: Vol. I (2021), one extended play, and nine singles that have topped the Italian and European music charts. In 2021, Måneskin made history by becoming the first Italian rock band to reach the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart.

#4 Pooh Shiesty

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Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Dennell Williams, Jr., is an American rapper hailing from Memphis, Tennessee. He gained popularity in 2020 through his collaborations with other artists within his label.Pooh Shiesty's most well-known single is "Back in Blood," featuring rapper Lil Durk. He released his debut commercial mixtape, Shiesty Season, on February 5th, 2021, which reached number three on the US Billboard 200.

#5 The Kid LAROI

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The Kid LAROI, whose birth name is Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard, is an Australian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained recognition through his friendship with the late American rapper Juice Wrld. In 2020, his debut mixtape, F*ck Love, topped the Australian ARIA Charts and the US Billboard 200, making him the youngest Australian solo artist to achieve this feat.
The Kid LAROI's songs, "Without You," its remix with Miley Cyrus, and his collaboration with Justin Bieber, "Stay," also reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.

#6 Nardo Wick

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Nardo Wick, born Horace Bernard Walls III, is an American rapper from Jacksonville, Florida. He is signed to Flawless Entertainment and RCA Records. Wick gained popularity through his 2021 single, "Who Want Smoke?," and he released his debut studio album, Who Is Nardo Wick?, the same year.

#7 Omar Apollo

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Omar Apolonio Velasco, better known as Omar Apollo, is a Mexican-American singer and songwriter. He kick-started his music career by self-releasing his songs on SoundCloud. In 2021, he performed his single "Go Away" on The Tonight Show.
Recently, Apollo received two Latin Grammy nominations for "Te olvidaste", his collaboration with Spanish artist C. Tangana. He also announced the upcoming release of his debut album "IVORY" in April 2022.

#8 Jimmie Allen

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James Edward Allen, professionally known as Jimmie Allen, is an American country music singer and songwriter signed to Broken Bow Records. He has released two singles, "Best Shot" and "Make Me Want To", and the album Mercury Lane.

#9 girl in red

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Marie Ulven Ringheim, known by her stage name girl in red, is a Norwegian indie pop singer-songwriter. Her hit single "I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend" has amassed over 40 million streams on Spotify and was included in The New York Times' list of "The 68 Best Songs of 2018".
girl in red has released two EPs and has gained over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify since 2018.

#10 SSGKobe

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SSGKobe, whose real name is Tyreek Solomon Pellerin, is an American rapper hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana. He signed with Field Trip Recordings and Columbia Records and dropped his debut EP titled KO. in April 2021.

#11 Duke Deuce

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Duke Deuce, born Patavious Lashun Isom, is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, currently signed with Quality Control Music. His track "Crunk Ain't Dead" gained popularity and a remix featuring Juicy J, Project Pat, and Lil Jon was also released.
Duke Deuce's debut studio album, Duke Nukem, debuted at number three on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart in February 2021.

#12 BRELAND

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BRELAND, whose birth name is Daniel Gerard Breland, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He blends elements of country-rap, R&B, and soul music in his work. BRELAND's debut single, "My Truck", went viral on social media in 2020, leading to the release of two EPs on Bad Realm Records/Atlantic Records.
His music has been streamed over 28 million times on Spotify, and he plans to release his debut full-length album in 2022.