Cardiff’s music scene is thriving. The Welsh capital has a very diverse and vibrant music scene, where local artists are leaving their mark on the music industry. We’re about to explore the songs that give Cardiff its unique vibe. Get ready to discover some super cool music from our local musicians, like finding hidden treasures in your own backyard! Let’s dive into the Cardiff playlist and enjoy the awesome beats and stories that make the city’s music scene so special.
Mace the Great
Mace the Great is a Cardiff artist with a growing following. He describes his sound as wavy, energetic, and sometimes vulnerable. His music is set to bring Grime and Hip-Hop together through his unique lens, which he describes as unapologetically Cardiff. He dropped his record, “Splott World,” in mid-2023 and has since gone on to tour Paris, Germany, Manchester, and all around Cardiff. Mace is definitely one to add to your playlist, with records like “3 a.m. in Montreal,” “Loyalty,” and “Welcome to Wales.”
See more of the artist here: MACETHEGREAT
Sage TODZ
Sage TODZ is an artist from North Wales. He has thousands of streams across multiple music streaming platforms and is extremely passionate about his artistry. He specialises in Rap, UK rap, RnB, Welsh music, and Drill music, with multiple singles out like “Switch Up,” “Sheg,” and “GONE SEEN BLOCKED,” he is certain to add his unique sound to your music collection.
See more of the artist here: SAGE TODZ
BlankFace
Blank Face is a musical canvas that fuses different sounds like Hip Hop, Rnb, Grime, Trap Soul, Afro and Gospel. The artist always expresses how his African heritage and culture are reflected in his music. His singles, such as “Almost There,” “25th Floor,” and “Badman,” are top-charting songs in the Cardiff music scene and on multiple music streaming platforms.
See more of the artist here: BLANKFACE
Ogun
Ogun is a Cardiff-based rapper who has released fire tunes such as “Set Pace” “G Lean,” “Know Like That,” and more. His upcoming project, Trial By Fire, is out on the 1st of February at the Rhostio Coffee in Cardiff, and he is offering the community an exclusive listening party to get a chance to hear his body of work before anyone else. Rest assured that the artist is going to blow up our screens with his music in no time.
See more of the artist here: OGUN
SZWE
Szwe is an artist in Cardiff, who has been in the music scene for a while. He recently transitioned from predominantly Hip-hop/Rap to RnB. His singles include, “Solomon’s Song”, “This is War,” and an upcoming EP titled, “SAVE OUR SOULS.”
See more of the artist here: SZWE
Adjua
Adjua is a Cardiff-based Alt-R&B, Latin and funk-infused singer-songwriter and producer. With four headline shows, three festivals, and four self-produced projects under her belt, she has established a sound that is unique to her and expresses both her personality and her passion for art. Her singles such as, “Highway” and “I Could Never” are must-listens.
See more of the artist here: ADJUA
E1EVEN
The KLAT Mag cover girl is a star in her own right. With great vocals and an even more inspiring story behind her songs, E1EVEN is a Cardiff artist whose career is on the horizon. Her freestyles and single, “Wins,” is definitely fire music to add to your playlist right now.
See more of the artist here: E1EVEN
Mirari
Cardiff artist Mirari released his debut EP entitled “The Last Cowboy.” The highly anticipated EP introduced the artist to a new audience. The two singles ‘Class of Deja’ & ‘First Class’ released ahead of this EP offered a glimpse of things to come and have received a wealth of support from BBC Radio 1Xtra, Kiss Fresh, and Choice FM.
See more of the artist here: MIRARI
New Wave Sound
This enigmatic duo always bring their a-game with a mix of drill and grime. They’re the new kids on the Cardiff rap scene and want to take over. Their tracks such as “Again,” and “Family ties” have made the rounds on Spotify, and they have an upcoming EP, “Downpour of the wave” teased to be out on the 30th of January.
See more of the artist here: NEW WAVE SOUND
Anwar Siziba
Anwar Siziba is an independent RnB Soul Artist based in Wales, Cardiff. Over the course of his career, he has performed at the O2 Arena in London and his songs have been played on BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cardiff. He has supported artists such as Paigey Cakey in Cardiff and has performed at sold-out venues in local clubs such as Revolution. His singles, “Want Me” and “Calmer Karma” are sure-fire tracks to add to your music line-up.
See more of the artist here: ANWAR SIZIBA
Aisha Kigs
Aisha Kigs is a Pop/R&B artist on the rise. The launch of her EP “Fire Hazard” in her hometown of Cardiff marked a major milestone. The highly anticipated show will be packed with Cardiff’s top musicians, guest performers, and energetic dance performances. Her new single, “Don’t wanna be Friends” should be on the top of your collection.
See more of the artist here: AISHA KIGS
Skunkadelic
Skunkadelic is instantly recognisable amidst the ever-fertile soundscape of the Cardiff music scene and UK Hip-Hop. Aside from solo work, Skunkadelic has a resident post at the helm of 9-piece monster funk collective Afro Cluster and has written, recorded, and toured extensively with the group over the last decade. His singles include, “No time” and “Pressure ft Abstract Soundz.”
See more of the artist here: SKUNKADELIC
Lily Webbe
Cardiff-born and based, Lily has been performing and collaborating with a range of Cardiff based artists and her music collective ‘Source.’ Her sound sees her bring a melting pot of MOBO influences from her childhood to deliver a captivating R&B/Soul sound. At the forefront of her lyricism is mental health, love, and the ways of the mind from her open and honest perspective. Her song, “All 4 Love” is definitely one to listen to.
See more of the artist here: LILY WEBBE
Asha Jane
Asha Jane, has a soulful voice that she uses to tell stories through her music. Her material masks subjects of innocence and experience in poetry, mythology and the arts. In 2019, she joined the Forté Project’s 10 acts and has continued to collaborate with a range of artists from around the UK, especially the Cardiff group “Ladies Of Rage.” Her singles, “AXIS”, “Proud,” “Soul Society,” and “Fine art” are definitely tracks to find a spot on your playlist.
See more of the artist here: ASHA JANE
Miss Faithee
Miss Faithee is a Soulful R&B singer- songwriter that speaks from her experiences. Her harmonic blend of sounds in her music deliver a rich tone balance between vulnerability and power. Her “Moments EP” is sure to be make the cut for your track-list.
See more of the artist here: MISS FAITHEE
The Cardiff playlist serves not only as a celebration of local talent but also, as an invitation to explore the hidden gems within the community. The array of talented artists mentioned here, from Sage TODZ to Miss Faithee, capture the essence of Cardiff’s musical scenery. As we curate our playlists with their tracks, we embark on a journey through rap, R&B, grime, and soul, experiencing the multifaceted talent that the Welsh capital has to offer.
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Written by Angel Joanne Okonkwo
