These are South Florida's R&B and hip-hop acts to watch in 2019. And remember — New Times told you first.
FloKid. He's North Miami Beach’s savior — or so FloKid proclaims proudly in his social media bios. The hip-hop artist takes rap to a new level by finding the true art in lyricism and storytelling, which is a breath of fresh air in today’s rap scene. With SoundCloud rap on the rise, FloKid breaks stereotypes by releasing freestyles flexing sharp lyrics and relatable
Morgan Bryson. “2019 lookin’ bright for fresh releases from yours truly,” Miami-based artist Morgan Bryson says on her Instagram page. Her aesthetically pleasing pale skin and rosy cheeks are staples in her performance art, and we wouldn’t put it past her to wear the same makeup in the studio. She’s been getting into character for the past year. Formally known as Voila Snow, she was the lead vocalist for the production/DJ duo
St. Loreto. This Pinecrest native's music fills the void for the moody alternative-R&B tracks the Weeknd used to make before he went pop. St. Loreto started his singing career in a band a few years ago before going solo and incorporating more R&B vibes into his music. In 2018, he released two singles — “Demons Dancing” and “Kevin’s Heart” — which quickly grew on local alt-R&B lovers. He has hinted at an upcoming music video for an unreleased single and promises fans more performances and his debut EP in 2019.
Sam Stan. Pembroke Pines-based rapper Sam Stan is always happy. But the grin on his face doesn't come from his feeling blessed to wake up every day; it's there because he’s been hoarding music for months and plans to release it in 2019. The Happy Raps lyricist drops songs sparingly, but when he does, they're always high-quality, bouncy bops with easy-to-remember lyrics. In 2018, his tracks garnered more than a million streams, which included Happy Hour. The three-track EP topped playlists and became a staple in his discography. Stan promises more happy raps, along with more cookies, which he always hands out at his live shows.
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