Under the radar - 5 artists to lstn. to this week.
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We’re taking you around the world with this new episode of Under the Radar. Here are five global artists to lstn. to.
Fitasha (Spain).
Fitasha is a Spanish singer, rapper and genre-blending artist originally from Tenerife whose music fuses hip-hop, Afro-Latin rhythms, reggaeton and soul into a vibrant, emotional sound. She first gained wider attention with singles like Y voy and Perfecta, which showcase her rich vocal delivery and rhythmic versatility. Her style stands out for its poetic lyricism and confident presence, navigating themes of identity, vulnerability and empowerment with ease. Fitasha’s music connects diverse cultural influences, from Spanish pop to Caribbean grooves, helping her stand out in both the Spanish and wider Latin music landscape.
AYLØ (Nigeria).
AYLØ (born Elomaina Mafeni in 1994 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a singer-songwriter and producer whose genre-blending sound sits at the crossroads of neo-soul, alternative R&B and hip-hop. He first gained attention with his acclaimed mixtape Insert Project Name and singles like wys? featuring Cruel Santino, helping define his unique sonic identity within Nigeria’s alté movement. His debut album For Good Reasons (2022) and later tracks such as Pray for the Kids show his growth as an emotional storyteller and producer. Rooted in gospel, jazz and contemporary influences, AYLØ’s music bridges introspective lyricism with rich, soulful production.
Olivia Escuyos (Australia).
Olivia Escuyos is an Australian R&B and soul artist originally from Melbourne who has steadily built her career across continents. She first gained recognition by cultivating one of Australia’s most influential YouTube followings and later honed her craft by moving between Atlanta, Los Angeles and Miami, where she worked with industry producers and writers as she developed her voice. After years of songwriting and vocal production experience, including shaping sounds for other artists, she began showcasing her own music with projects like her 2022 EP Fantasy Girl and 2023 EP Before I Go. Her 2023 singles such as Get Together, Making Love and Slow helped cement her presence on playlists like Spotify’s R&B Feels and Fresh Finds R&B, reflecting her growing impact in the genre. Escuyos’s music blends soulful melodies with heartfelt storytelling, a style rooted in classic R&B but presented with modern polish and cinematic texture.
RÜDE CÅT (USA).
RÜDE CÅT is a genre-fluid American pop/alternative artist, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist known for blending elements of alternative rock, orchestral textures and cinematic songwriting. His music spans a wide emotional range, delivering both introspective moods and dynamic sonic experiences across releases like Daydream, Belief and Good Mourning. Active online with music on platforms like SoundCloud, Spotify and YouTube, he’s built a distinctive voice that pushes a “rise-up” perspective grounded in personal journey and resilience. Tracks such as Homesick and Brown Liquor showcase his range from emotive piano-driven moments to more upbeat alt-textures.
MEYY (Belgium/South Korea).
MEYY is a Belgian-Korean singer, songwriter, producer and dancer whose genre-bending work blends alternative pop, R&B, electronic textures and dramatic visuals into a richly imaginative sonic world. Based in London but originally from Belgium, she began writing music as a teenager and first released an EP titled Spectrum in 2020, which quickly gathered streams and acclaim. Over the years she has continued to shape her distinctive sound, ethereal yet emotionally charged, through projects like Neon Angel and Digital Gloss, earning praise from outlets such as i-D, Wonderland, Dazed, BBC Radio 1 and The Fader for her atmospheric and imaginative musical approach. Her work often incorporates her background in dance and visual aesthetics, creating immersive audiovisual experiences.