YouTube has unveiled its diverse Ones To Watch list for 2020.
With the nights drawing in and Christmas fast approaching, thoughts are already looking to the year ahead.
In good time Clash will arrange its very own new talent list, but right now we're happy to share YouTube's thoughts.
The global video platform is key to breaking new talent, and it's Ones To Watch list is typically diverse.
Manchester rapper Aitch is already a star, and he's joined by Clash favourites such as Beabadoobee, Joy Crookes, Ms Banks, and Sam Tompkins.
The ever-controversial YUNGBLUD makes the list, joined by Alfie Templeman, D Block Europe, and Maisie Peters.
Here's the full list:
Aitch
Alfie Templeman
Beabadoobee
D Block Europe
Deno
Joy Crookes
Maisie Peters
Ms Banks
Sam Tompkins
YUNGBLUD
Roz Mansfield, Artist Partnerships Manager at YouTube, UK comments: “We are thrilled that this year’s Ones To Watch list is so diverse – a true reflection of music culture in the UK and Ireland today. The list represents a range of cultures all of which have one common thread; they are able to build genuine fan bases on YouTube Music, without boundaries.”
Man of the hour Aitch adds: “I definitely appreciate what YouTube has done for my career. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it, I don’t think anyone would.”
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