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Top 12 Rising Artists To Watch In 2021
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Artists leave their mark and make heads turn with their incredibly talented persona & determination, here are some talents to your notice.
Making art is like a visceral churning, sometimes a painful twist of the heart or a frantic pull of the brain in unknown directions, until the work is rendered complete to their audience. The year is largely without major concerts and shared experiences, making connection with new artists difficult, but not impossible. Whether it’s a brand new artist just getting started or an experienced artist who leveled up and hit their stride, all 12 of these artists are worth keeping an eye on this year.
Many turned to social media and livestreams, others let the music do the talking, and in some ways 2021 was a promising year for more rising artists than usual. From bedroom-produced artists on the rise to virtual reality superstars, these are some artists you should start following in 2021.
Scroll down to discover who the rising artists are…
- Desi G
Desi G, Canada based Singer & Actress, has a crazy following and fanbase on Instagram and Facebook, nearly reaching 1 million on Instagram. After launching her first album ‘On My Own’ that contained eight cover songs – at 13 years, she is currently launching her original album Lucid Thoughts which she wrote and and was mentored by an amazing songwriter – Vanessa Van Slee. Her single “Mixed Emotions” from this album has been released which has passed 200k streams on Spotify in 3 weeks! The full album will be fully released this summer by her producer Andrew Van Slee. Desi loves developing genuine connections and being inspired everyday by thousands of people. She also dabbled in the film industry and was in a commercial for Xfinity. With a background in singing, acting, theatre, and playing a variety of musical instruments, she got featured in several plays such as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, Flounder in Little Mermaid Junior, and Molly in Annie Junior.
Instagram – @desi.g_music
- KAKI
KAKI, Indian Singer, Songwriter & Performer, is one of the youngest to be recognised by IMDB. She is nominated for Clef Music Awards 2021 and also featured on Rolling Stone! After having worked with internationally renowned Musicians like Parham Potki, Jason Uncles, she was selected for TATA SKY airplay. In 2018, Kaki joined Talentsofworld, and from there she started creating original songs – her first original song was ‘THE ACE’. Since then, she has been giving back to back tracks in all different genres from Pop to Hip/Hop to Indian-Western fusions. Kaki releases all her music videos at www.9xm.tv, with her latest song ‘Arabian Nights’ reaching 1.3 million+ views in 10 days.
Instagram – @kaki_singer
- Sergio Pardo
Sergio Pardo, Spain based Music Artist & DJ, is known for his mix of music on Monegros Desert Festival, and producing Spinnin Deep Records. Born in 1984 in the city of Fraga – Spain, he has been behind the decks for over 23 years and has been producing music for more than 9 years now. His popularity increased after participating in festivals such as Monegros Desert Festival and macro venues such as Fabrik, nightclubs throughout Spain. His 3 records, 369 Music focused on tech house, 666 Conspiracy Music focused on Techno and 24/7 Music focused on house, are creating an incredible addictive space and have begun to be reference music for many in the most important electronic music portals. Do check out the episode of tracks 4 and 6 from his 3 labels.
Instagram – @djsergiopardo
- Nathalie Miranda
Nathalie Miranda, London-based artist, provides recorded vocals for producers, backing vocals, lead vocals, lyrics and melodies….anything to do with vocals! Her latest single, Battle Scars, which was released in March 2021 has caused a stir, just like her previous single ‘Catch-22’. This charismatic individual is a rare talent who works tirelessly 24/7 to get closer to achieving her dreams. She has her own home studio set up where she records all her own songs. Her music is retro-soul combined with modern production techniques. Her live online performances during the pandemic and after are not to be missed!
Instagram – @nathaliemirandamusic
- Rebel Muzik
Rebel Muzik, New York based DJ, has taken over the world by playing his fusion of music and has also earned a billboard on Time Square! Born in the islands of Trinidad & Tobago, he moved to NYC at the age of 19 and started his career as a DJ professionally at the age of 24. Not too long after, he also started producing for most of the local acts where he opened his own studio for more known artists in the Caribbean world shifting gears towards producing EDM and Pop Fusion. Touring from 2013, he went on a world tour in 2016 – Dj-ing in Europe, Japan, South America, and across the caribbean.
Instagram – @iamrebelmuzik
- Viktoria Vera
Viktoria Vera, Polish Singer, released her first single and hit over 120 000 streams on Spotify. In her latest single “Memories”, Viktoria shows her vulnerable and vastly passionate lyrics while keeping the listener’s ears peeled to her compelling story. At 21, Viktoria’s multifaceted and sophisticated pop sound is rooted in a wide range of inspirations absorbed from her time growing up singing in her home country of Poland where she performed regularly from a young age. Her next line-up of singles off her debut album delves into current affairs with soulful poetic swagger. She has positioned herself as a promising singer, songwriter in the Los Angeles and Boston music scenes. Frequenting these cities, she launched her career at the Mixx 360 club, and has ever since performed across shows at Academy LA in Hollywood, and been in articles like Artennza Magazine, Buzz Music LA and Rattler Magazine. Her new E.P. with numerous rapper collaborations will be out this January 2022!
Instagram – @viktoriavera_
- Tina Rez
Tina Rez, Sydney based Musician, is known for her famous debut single “Love Dilemma”. After terrible experiences with an independent label where she released an EP titled “Take me as I am” which she wasn’t happy with both quality wise and the way, she realized she had been scammed and decided to take the EP down and re-start her career all over again. Today, she is working with one of Australia’s largest and respected studios – Studios 301 where she began her new musical journey again! It took courage but this time she felt like she had to build that trust again with her audience. She is now on the right track now and “Love Dilemma” was quite a successful release which marks the rebirth of Tina Rez! She can’t wait to share more of her upcoming releases that’s yet to come!
Instagram – @tinarezmusic
- Tommy
Tommy, also known by the stage name ‘Lyrical Cane’, is based out of Los Angeles CA. His most recognized moment was when he got ‘Artist of the week’ on reaching 100k views on his first video release. It first started out in school where he learned to play various instruments, became a composer, and created music. His track ‘My Life’ is a tribute to his oldest brother which got a lot of attention. He also just released his latest single ‘1.34 AM’ Freestyle. This is one of the notable pieces created by him when he came back from New Mexico, just after experiencing the pain of losing one of his loved ones.
Instagram – @lyricalcane
- KYG
KYG, based out of Millville New Jersey, is a musician mentioned by Eric Bellinger and Tank. He was also featured on mixtapes that they have hosted. An artist and songwriter known to produce dope music initially started out as a bass player in church with a desire to write and produce songs. This practice of writing and producing for himself helped him become an artist. He often says that the art of music creation came to him when he was alone in his room meditating and this helps him intensify his creative process. Don’t forget to check out Reflections, which is out now!
Instagram – @official_kyg
- Kalli Therinae
Kalli Therinae, known as Xannova Xan is a US-based actress, singer and songwriter. Her recent debut single ‘I’m a Psycho’ has garnered a lot of attention, and tik tok profile has also been gaining traction after a video of her singing ‘I will always love you’ in her bathroom went viral. Her precocious vocals and songwriting abilities have helped her to stand out of the crowd and grow a large following at a young age. From singing in the finale of the Paralympic opening ceremony as a child singer in Greece to representing the country in the finals of Eurovision Junior with an original song and competing on American Idol, she is quite the singer everyone is looking for. Apart from this, she has also acted in many independent horror films including ‘Babysitter Must Die’, many commercials and also starred in ‘Christmas Wonderland’ alongside Emily Osment. In October, she will be releasing a song to raise awareness on the issue of domestic violence.
Instagram – @kali_roxx
- Stack Pack
Stack Pack (also known as Trizzy Stacks) is a musician, artist & digital marketing pro artist, based out of Boston, MA. He recently released his new EP, Stack Pack Volume 1, and has garnered a lot of attention from his fans and followers. Going beyond music, Stack Pack is known to help music artists with promotion and marketing on social media and other channels. Recently, he has also been in a new partnership with Iconic Enterprises where he is able to give funding under a brand called Elevation One Group, he is also a direct partner of their processing company. As a partner, he can offer funding under his business/brand name with his current book of business or service Internet Traffic LLC. Anyone who needs help as a social media influencer can contact Stack Pack, and also for those who need help with any aspect of digital marketing.
Instagram – @officialstackpack
- John Riesen
John Riesen, New York based Artist, known for Tony in West Side Story Suite with NYC Ballet at the Lincoln Center, and reaching one million streams on Spotify! He has been invited to sing for political figures, including President Barack Obama, President Jimmy Carter, Judge Stephanie Kulp Seymour and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He also collaborated with Emmy-nominated PBS TV pianist Marina Arsenijevic in both video performance and studio recordings. Honorary to sing the national anthem at several collegiate, semi-professional and professional athletic organizations, including the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, the Pensacola Ice Flyers, MSU hockey/baseball and more.
Hailed as “impassioned and vibrant” (Opera Today), award-winning American tenor John Riesen is consistently impressing audiences with his “fantastic, powerful voice” (Texarkana Gazette). He recently released two studio recording albums: What You’d Call a Dream and Christmas at Home and several singles that reached over 1,000,000 streams on Spotify and Apple Music.
Instagram – @johnriesen
By definition, being an artist seems pretty simple, but an artist is so much more. Being an artist means creating something that makes somebody feel. Being an artist means forgetting limits and boundaries, and letting your imagination flow freely onto the real-world understanding. The art of exploring and expressing oneself and their emotions, whether it be through music or any other art form. Another artistic endeavor has been shot through for the current 2021 in making.
Sahil Sachdeva is the CEO of Level Up Holdings, a Personal Branding agency. He creates elite personal brands through social media growth and top tier press features.
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August 28, 2024Left-leaning Taylor Swift fans joined artists like Carole King and politicians, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, for a Zoom call organized by the group “Swifties for Kamala” to mobilize supporters to vote for Kamala Harris.
Swift herself has no affiliation with the group and was not involved in the call on Tuesday. The group has amassed roughly a quarter of a million followers across multiple social media platforms since President Joe Biden announced he would not seek a second term and endorsed Vice President Harris. To date, “Swifties for Kamala” has raised over $13,000 for the Harris-Walz campaign.
More than 26,000 participants registered for the Tuesday evening call, which also featured remarks by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT), and North Carolina Democratic Party chair Anderson Clayton.
Irene Kim, co-founder of “Swifties for Kamala,” had previously hoped that Harris or her running mate, Tim Walz, might join the call, though neither were present.
“Hello Swifties!” Warren, the first speaker of the night, greeted the group as heart, thumbs up, and party emojis flowed through the Zoom stream. “You are resilient, and you know how to take on bullies and be your most authentic, joyful selves,” Warren said. “You come together hand-in-hand, friendship bracelets on your wrist, and you overcome pretty much anything that life throws at you. And that is what the Kamala Harris campaign is all about. It’s about standing up for what is right in the face of bullies, like Donald Trump.”
King sang her favorite Swift song, “Shake It Off,” and encouraged attendees to stand up and use their voices in the lead-up to the election. “I’ve been a political activist for years, I’ve been a volunteer, I’ve been a door knocker, even as a famous person,” King said. “I am a Swiftie, and Taylor and I are actually friends. We’ve had conversations backstage, and I see her as sort of my musical and songwriting granddaughter, and we have a lovely relationship. I’m so excited about Kamala because so many people are excited about Kamala.”
Gillibrand told a few Swiftie jokes (“Karma is a relaxing thought, but for Donald Trump, it’s not” and “Kamala is saying, look what you made me do”) and referenced the now-infamous cat lady remarks made by Trump’s running mate, JD Vance. “I think it’s important that we, as single cat ladies, as independent women, as women who know every lyric that Taylor Swift has ever written, that we are part of this campaign and part of this election,” Gillibrand said. “I think she can be a voice for this generation that is really profound, as someone who values women’s words, who values women, who values our independence.”
Markey spoke about climate change, alluding to Swift’s Rhode Island summer home. “Climate change is threatening our favorite phenomena,” Markey said. “The waters on the shores of Taylor’s holiday house in New England are some of the fastest warming waters in the world, outside of the Arctic. Right now, Kamala is running against the climate-denier-in-chief.”
In the chat, organizers called for action in Swift-appropriate fashion: asking for donations in amounts of $13 or $19.89—numbers significant to the singer—or $47, in reference to the next president.
In the heart of Rome, where history and culture co-exist elegantly, a small boy by the name of Gianluca Todisco is said to have embarked into the world of art. From the start, Gianluca was enchanted by the expressive ability of art where he explored music, dancing, and creation. This drive, which he has possessed since then, is what has brought him to his latest single ‘RAMI’. It is more than a song, ‘RAMI’ is an ode to love in its glorious perplexing shapes, and it also captures the development of Gianluca’s artistry in a way.
History and culture entwined to form a pleasant picture, and in the middle of such a city, there was a small boy Gianluca Todisco who was said to have ventured into the world of art. From the very beginning, however, we see that he owned the expressionist side of the art which engaged him in music, dancing, and creation. This desire which he had from then has taken him to his most recent single ‘RAMI.’ More than a song, ‘RAMI’ is a celebration of love in all its many varied and beautiful forms, and at the same time, it chronicles Gianluca’s growing up as an artist.
The Origins of Gianluca’s Devotion to Art
It is interesting to note that Gianluca’s immersion into the arts commenced at the mere age of 4 years old. As a child raised in Rome, a city that has a lot of art, it was probably unavoidable that he would find his way into the artistic world. He started with singing and dancing classes, in which he found the joy of performing, as well as expressing feelings through motion and music. These initial events were the dormancy of these contours of creative inclination which made Gianluca delve further into gaining classical piano proficiency. The piano, which had so many variations and emotions, became yet another means of destruction for Gianluca.
This exposure to music and stage performance provided a good foundation for what was to be a lifelong commitment to the arts. Upon completing his studies at La Sapienza University Rome in Fashion and Performing Arts, Gianluca was ready to pursue his passion in a more zealot way. It was this yearning for the world of music and honing his career anywhere around the globe that pushed him to first move to the USA, and soon after, to Los Angeles. This, of course, was a turning point in his life as it marked the onset of a journey where he would forge ahead not only as an artist but as a man dedicated wholly to his art.
“RAMI”: Odd Love & Development
Back in Los Angeles, the capital of the entertainment world, Gianluca gained the opportunity to fashion one of his most intimate and personal pieces, that is, ‘RAMI’. The eponymous word has Italian roots and translates into English as ‘branches’. This refers to the various kinds of love that have defined and fed us over the years. As far as “RAMI” is concerned, Gianluca reminds us that it is love that has many faces: the love, that is found in families, love of friends, love of those who wish to see us grow. Similar to branches thirsting for rain as well as nutrients from the roots of a tree in order to expand and blossom, the deep connections nourished her emotionally.
Gianluca’s choice of composing and developing ‘RAMI’ in Italian is his way of paying respect to his roots and culture which has been instrumental in his artistry. The song was introduced in the presence of an audience through a live performance at Griffith Observatory Park in Los Angeles, a place that is famous among the people for its stunning architecture and the sense of wonder and adventure that comes along with the song as it looks into human emotions. It was more than just a show; it was a musical tribute to the emotional aspect of “RAMI” and the audience experienced the beautiful words in every melody and tone of the song.
Connecting Art and Life: Gianluca’s Broader Artistic Vision
What he imagines lucidly inside his mind is not only reflected inside “RAMI” as a single but rather more than that It is obvious that the creativity he expresses is very much biographical. Since its inception, Gianluca has continued addressing different matters and raising the feeling of oriented or self-directed enablement. A piece of work can be for instance demanded to expose one’s emotion, or one could be more intimidating. These themes offer consolation in a pithy sense and thereby help to connect people who want to express their experience through creativity.
This desire to connect with his audience is evident in all of Gianluca’s work. Nevertheless, concepts, ‘INDIFFERENTE,’ ‘HOLLYWOOD,’’ ‘PARADISO’, ‘What is Reality’, ‘Brute’ also draw attention, and every single one of these was perfectly consolidated and integrated by means of energetic and elaborate elaboration. But it is not less poignant, perhaps quite equally important, and this dignity expresses itself through movement in high emotional and narrative or lyrical cinematography performed by Gianluca lessons. In this context, he considers solitons of family, depression, frustration, fears, desires, and objectives to be the creative fugues full of melodrama.
The Art of Persuading Others
Art, as defined by Gianluca, includes pursuing finer challenges that reach beyond oneself. His phrase ‘Feel Free to Be Yourself’ is indeed remarkable because it encourages people to accept themselves in a society where it is common to be judged. Gianluca expresses such sentiments hoping that his work would motivate others to be liberated, not by adherence to set standards but by being true to who they are and finding others like them.
This message makes more sense in the context of ‘RAMI’. The song with this title is a love song and tries to make the listener focus on the emotional aspect of being a human being. Gianluca’s piece of art serves as a reminder that even though we all live our lives in distinct ways, we have those threads that connect us to other human beings. ‘RAMI’ presents love to the audience in a form that would make them not only evaluate the circumstances and people surrounding them but make them also actively engage with them.
Looking Forward: The Future of Gianluca Todisco’s Artistic Journey
Nonetheless, as an artist, he keeps developing new concepts and transcending the limits of his imagination. He is engaged in new works suggesting to further develop the themes surfaced in “RAMI,” however, the focus is on the new sounds and views. In this scenario, he sees improvement in both artistic and personal abilities as yep continues establishing environments that will nourish his art and reach out to many people.
Gianluca Todisco’s artistic handiwork in the short film ‘RAMI’ is more of art first than love, he has weaved both love and his artistic work within the short film. Living in Rome during his childhood and now living in Los Angeles Gianluca pursued art as he sought for others to find themselves and realize their inner beauty through artistry. There’s no doubt that in the coming years, Gianluca’s pieces of art, will be devoid of the past features but will center on love, relationships, and self-identity giving the audience a wholesome experience.
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It Ends With Us’ Star Brandon Sklenar Responds to Online Backlash and Criticism
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August 21, 2024It Ends With Us” actor Brandon Sklenar is addressing the online discussions and backlash surrounding the film’s release and promotion.
On Instagram, Sklenar shared a detailed message asserting that author Colleen Hoover, who wrote the bestselling novel the film is based on, and the women in the cast represent “hope, perseverance, and women choosing a better life for themselves.”
He criticized the vilification of the women involved in the film, arguing that it undermines the film’s core message. “Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive,” Sklenar stated.
Sklenar also addressed reports of creative conflicts on set between Blake Lively, the film’s star and co-executive producer, and co-star/director Justin Baldoni. He emphasized that behind-the-scenes issues should not overshadow the film’s intentions. “It’s been disheartening to see the amount of negativity being projected online,” he wrote.
There has been criticism regarding how Lively and the film’s promotional efforts have addressed domestic violence, a key theme in the movie. Sklenar reassured that everyone involved was aware of the responsibility in portraying this sensitive subject. “There isn’t a single person involved in the making of this film that was not aware of the responsibility we had,” he said.
The film aims to inspire, bring hope, and “spread love and awareness,” according to Sklenar. He urged his followers to focus on the positive aspects of the film rather than spreading negativity online.sony Pictures Entertainment Chair-CEO Tony Vinciquerra defended the film’s promotion, which some critics felt overly emphasized lighter elements, in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter last week.
“So many women put so much effort into this remarkable movie, working selflessly from the start to ensure that such an important subject matter was handled with care,” Vinciquerra said.
“It Ends With Us” centers on Lily Bloom (played by Blake Lively), a flower shop owner who confronts a traumatic childhood marked by abuse. As she falls for Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni), she encounters unsettling patterns reminiscent of her parents’ relationship.
Lively addressed the issue of intimate partner violence in an Instagram Story earlier this month, linking to the National Domestic Violence Hotline and stating, “Intimate partner violence affects all genders, including more than 12 million people every year in the United States. Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence.”
Sklenar, meanwhile, has urged his followers to avoid negativity and contribute positively. “Be a part of a new story,” he wrote, “being written for women and all people everywhere.”
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