#WhosNext? 20 Houston Artists That Will Shine Bright In 2014! [WATCH]

Word up, H-Town! It’s the new kid at 97.9 The Box: Amir Diamond (@WhosYourDiamond). I’ve been under the radar lately, but that’s only because I’ve been searching for some of the next BIG superstars that are emerging from our city.

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In college, I had an online radio show which featured music from Houston artists and I’ve grown to love a lot of them. Most of the underground world is already familiar with Darian, Delo, Doughbeezy, LE$, Propain, Varrie V, etc. They have already created a staple and made their marks in this music game and are about to succeed to even higher levels!

THIS LIST is more like an introduction. A Next To Blow kind of thing.

Now…these aren’t your typical, modern-day, one-hit-wonder, self-proclaimed “Rap Gods.” These are people who take their craft seriously! These are the MVP’s. Number One Draft Picks. Take a look and a listen at this list I compiled of 20 artists we think will make Houston even hotter next year!  #SupportLocalMusic!

Check out the list below (In Alphabetical Order):

Alonzo Cartier (@AlonzoCartier_)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Down 4 Me”

What You Need To Know: He’s from Port Arthur, TX but resides here in H-Town and could actually stand strong in the lane with some of your favorites! His catalog of quality songs is ridiculous!

More Info: www.AlonzoCartier.com

Jack Freeman (@_JackFreeman)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Nobody”

What You Need To Know: His grown man sound is the type of music that would make your mom drop her drawers!

More Info: www.JackFreeman.Bandcamp.Com

Jessie Bryant (@JesSoul)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: Ride With Me

What You Need To Know: I can’t put it into words. You’ll just have to experience it on your own. See this guy live! He’s good.

JohnyyP. (@SanBoomKid)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Down N Out Too (feat. Sherif & Reginald Helms)”

What You Need To Know: ALL of his songs have deep messages and it may take you a while to realize it, but you will probably never hear him curse. YUP! Run that song back.

Krucial (@Kru_Soundmob)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Ride Mercede$ (Love The Way)”

What You Need To Know: He needs to be charging people 50 bucks for his performances! It’s high quality, high energy and includes his own band!

Lana Fame (@iAmLanaFame)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “F.W.Y.T.”

What You Need To Know: Her signature, raspy tone has gotten her MILLIONS of hits on YouTube. When you hear this girl’s voice, you know that it’s “Lana Fame”

Lee-Lonn (@LeeLonn)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Symone”

What You Need To Know: He’s grown into a well-rounded artist since I was first introduced to his 2011 mixtape “I Am The Pre-Lonn.” He’s ready for the mainstream world.

Lenny Chao$ (@LennyChaos)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Complex”

What You Need To Know: He’s a genuine person, which is hard to come by in this industry. He loves to surround himself with and spread #PositiveEnergy to the world.

Lyric Michelle (@iAmLyric)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “This & That”

What You Need To Know: She makes chocalate look sexy…and it sounds good too :-) But don’t get the wrong impression; some of her rhymes will make you back the f*** up!

Mike Red (@MikeDotRed)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Jamming Screw”

What You Need To Know: DJ Michael 5000 Watts has shown #JammingScrew some love on 97.9’s iconic Grey Tape Mix on Swishahouse Sunday.

Nick Greer (@WhoIsNickGreer)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “OMG”

What You Need To Know: The only clown on this list with soul! LOL He’s a  musician who has used his talents and unique style to gain notoriety with audiences of almost every genre of music.

More Info: www.NickGreer.Bandcamp.Com

O.N.E (@OnesTheName)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “I Know Better (feat. Shun Ward)”

What You Need To Know: He goes hard on every live performance; it’s almost as if he’s aiming a pistol at anybody who takes his craft for a joke.

More Info: www.OneNotEqual.Com

OneHunnidt (@OneHunnidt)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Jealous, TX (feat. Delo, Roosh Williams, LE$, Rob Gullatte and Uzoy)”

What You Need To Know: He’s his own brand! He has his own website and merchandise. His social media game is on point. He draws, paints and has some of the best marketing strategies I’ve ever heard of. He’s the next president. Lol

More Info: www.iKeepIt100.Com

Princeton Miles (@PrincetonMiles)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “I Want You (Luke James Cover)”

What You Need To Know: His “Hear Me” EP Release Party was packed to standing room only and received a warm reception from critics!

More Info: www.PrincetonMiles.Com

Reggie Jamz (@ReggieJamz)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “1+1 Beyonce Remix (2-1)”

What You Need To Know: He beat out two other artists on this list just because of his work ethic. He seems to have a good product on his hands. I can tell that he’s not playing and he really wants this! Jam On, Reggie Jamz!

More Info: www.ReggieJamz.Com

Reginald Helms (@ReginaldHelms)

Buzz Track / Spoken Word Shine: “Black History”

What You Need To Know: He’s more than a poet…he’s an artist! And you probably can’t tell his voice apart from Andre 3000’s.

S.A.Y.S.O. (@SnapbackScooter)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Dead”

What You Need To Know: He makes his own beats and he’s super marketable. Oh, and he used to go by Snapback Scooter because his music is adjustable; it fits every demographic. But now…he’s S.A.Y.S.O. (Same Artist You Slept On).

More Info: www.SnapbackScooter.Bandcamp.Com

Soulutionn (@Soulutionn)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “The N Crowd”

What You Need To Know: It’s a duo! They merge rock with rap, reggae & soul. They are pretty dope and unique if you ask me.

More Info: www.SolutionnMusic.Com

Superfly Mixx (@Superflymixx)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Superfly”

What You Need To Know: He raps and produces his own beats. I think he saves the best ones for himself!

Uzoy (@Uzoy)

Buzz Track / Shine Song: “Fast Forward”

What You Need To Know: Her sound revamps that “Old-School” Hip-Hop feel and molds it into something that’s modern day.

More Info: www.UzoyLikeTheGun.Com

WHICH ARTIST DO YOU THINK IS THE HOTTEST? VOTE ON THE NEXT PAGE!