UK producer and A&R Finch Fetti lists 4 recently discovered artists whom he’d like to hear more from. This week the spotlight is on:
Bina, Smith Blxck, Kelvin & 3vs
[1] BINA. (UK) www.instagram.com/binaofficial
Ideal for Fans of: Erykah Badu & JMSN
Description: Bina has a very classy sound that seems to have elements of Jazz fused with her alternative R&B sound. Bina’s smooth and laidback tone really creates an airy and psychedelic vibe to her music, which at times can give it an experimental feel. Her track ‘Dark Clouds’ fully embodies everything mentioned above and is one of those tracks that would be the perfect soundtrack on a sunny Sunday morning.
Favourite Release: BINA. – Dark Cloud
Latest Release: BINA. – Dark Cloud
[2] Smith Blaxk (UK) www.instagram.com/smithblaxk
Ideal for Fans of: Skepta, Curren£y & Sam Wise
Description: Smith Blaxk has a wavy UK Rap sound that alternates from US influenced Cloud Rap to the more laid back Chill Trap production. His flow and lyrical ability is very strong and seems to be developed from a lot of Grime elements as he can switch from quick skippy flows to more spaced out rhymes while maintaining consistent lyrical content. His song ‘Vibes on Vibes’ is one of the more laidback tracks and really displays his ability to make something more for a chill party environment.
Favourite Release: Smith Blaxk – Vibes on Vibes
Latest Release: Smith Blaxk – Steeze Man
[3] KELVIN (UK) www.instagram.com/kelvin.og1
Ideal for Fans of: Lil Durk & M Huncho
Description: KELVIN has a Southern US Trap influenced sound that combines emotional instrumentals with his strong singing vocals as he raps passionealty in ballad type singing tone. His song ‘Show You Love’ is one of those songs that only takes a handful of listens before the chorus is stuck in your head. The track is definitely an anthem and is one of those songs that are made to make you sing along with in a retrospective mood.
Favourite Release: KELVIN – Show You Love
Latest Release: KELVIN – Stay (Tell Me, Tell Me)
[4] 3vs (UK) www.instagram.com/333vs_
Ideal for Fans of: Mike Skinner & SL
Description: 3vs has chill sound and a very mellow aesthetic to his music, which can vary from anything with a Trap, UK Drill or Boom Bap production. He has a very diverse range when putting together his songs, however he maintains his distinctive London tone and talking-like rap cadence which is combined with his grounded and relatable lyrics. His song ‘Home’ is one of those sounds where you can clearly hear the combination of his old school laidback sound combined with a modern UK Drill production.
Favourite Release: 3vs – Home
Latest Release: 3vs – New Testament E.P
Written by Finch Fetti