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Rising Star Award (Artist) Sponsored by LCCM

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WINNER

Richard Carter

Richard Carter

Youth Music NextGen Fund, London

A producer/artist from South London, Richard Carter’s boundary-pushing music blends hip-hop, orchestral, pop, indie, and gospel. Influenced by artists like The Beatles and Joy Division, he’s performed sold-out shows and gone viral on social media with his song "Le Monde", which featured in the 2023 film ‘Talk to Me’.

Nat Oaks

Nat Oaks

The Music Works / Youth Music NextGen Fund, South West

Nat Oaks is a hip-hop artist with smooth vocals, conscious lyrics, and an infectious groove. She’s supported the likes of Jelani Blackman and Pip Millett, and is now part of the Loud LDN collective. Nat’s played major stages like Wireless, Boomtown, and Love Saves The Day, and has sold out headline shows in both London and Bristol.

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StudioWyzz

StudioWyzz

HQ CAN CIC, East Midlands

With over 10 million streams on his music and 1.1 million likes on TikTok, and subsequently went viral. He has had continued support from BBC Introducing (Most Played #24 2023), and Capital XTRA. His distinctive chill drill is characterised by a laid-back and wavy delivery, with verses chronicling the everyday struggles of living in the UK.

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