1. Jahkoy
Jahkoy, formerly known as Raheem, is a 20-year-old singer and rapper who recently took his Toronto sound to America. He went from Toronto to Atlanta and is now furthering his career in Los Angeles. He’s due to release not only an EP this spring, but also a full-length album before the year ends. When he’s on stage, he satisfies fans and grabs the attention of anyone who previously didn’t know him, while his songs are powered along by bouncy electronic production. Watch him closely this year; his new geographic advantage could towards exciting collaborations.