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Sound Of 2017

2017

Sound of 2017

Sound Of 2017: BBC Music's annual list showcasing the most exciting and innovative rising stars.

Highlights

  • WATCH: Sound Of 2017 - The Top 5
    WATCH: Sound Of 2017 - The Top 5
    Meet the top 5 acts as they introduce themselves and perform in special locations
  • 1st Ray BLK
    1st Ray BLK
    Here's everything you need to know about the Sound Of 2017 winner!
  • 2nd Rag'n'Bone Man
    2nd Rag'n'Bone Man
    The Human singer's raw, bluesy soul earns him 2nd place on the shortlist
  • 3rd RAYE
    3rd RAYE
    The 18-year-old singer-songwriter comes 3rd!
  • 4th Jorja Smith
    4th Jorja Smith
    In 4th place: introspective soul with a nod to vintage RnB
  • 5th Nadia Rose
    5th Nadia Rose
    The south London rapper ranks 5th in our shortlist
  • This is the Sound Of 2017 playlist
    This is the Sound Of 2017 playlist
    Featuring tracks by all of the 2017 longlist artists

Features

  • See the whole 2017 longlist!
    See the whole 2017 longlist!
    Discover music's most exciting and innovative rising stars
  • 5 things you should know about the Sound Of 2017 longlist
    5 things you should know about the Sound Of 2017 longlist
    Get the lowdown on the headlines
  • The Sound Of... success
    The Sound Of... success
    Six acts who've won Sound Of and gone on to be HUGE!
  • 2016 winner Jack Garratt reflects on his year
    2016 winner Jack Garratt reflects on his year
    "Obama liked my album"
  • Find out more about Sound Of 2017
    Find out more about Sound Of 2017
    Read the details on how it all works!
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