New music for 2012
New music for summer 2012
We've put together a list of some of the songs which we think might be huge this summer.
New music releases
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La La LaThe second single to be taken from Naughty Boy's forthcoming debut album.
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Dear Darlin'Olly Murs is back with the music video for his latest single 'Dear Darlin'.
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Let Her GoPassenger is Mike Rosenberg a British folk singer/songwriter, he named himself after a band he was originally a member of.
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BlackoutWe haven't heard from Wretch 32 since his 2012 collaboration with Ed Sheeran, now the rapper is back with his next single.
Our chart tips for 2012
Every year we tell you who we think is going to be huge in the new year, whether it's a new act, the return of a huge name to music or an underground act who's about to breakthrough. Last year our predictions included Jessie J and Wretch 32.
This year top tips include British singer Tanya Lacey, a new band called Lawson, a Bristol-based producer who goes by the name Redlight, L Marshall who worked with Wretch 32 in 2011, a lively new girl group from London Stooshe and a big new single from the US rapper Lloyd, who despite being around for a few years could be making a huge return to the chart in 2012.
Remember to check back, we'll be revealing more of our 2012 music tips here soon...
Future stars of music
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Rita OraRita Ora made her first chart appearance on DJ Fresh's 2012 No. 1 hit, 'Hot Right Now'.
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MohombiMeet 25-year-old half Swedish, half African singer/songwriter, Mohombi. His new single 'In Your Head' is tipped to be huge.
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StoosheMeet London's latest offering to the world of girl bands, their first single is 'Betty Woz Gone'.
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Carly Rae JepsenCarly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer who shot to fame following 2007's Canadian Idol.
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Neon HitchA London based singer, signed to The Street's Mike Skinner's label. She featured in Gym Class Heroes' last song.
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L MarshallL Marshall got his first break on Wretch 32's debut single before writing for Loick Essien, Kelis and JLS.
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RedlightRedlight is a producer from Bristol, he's already toured with Chase & Status and his debut single is released in January.
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LloydLloyd is an US R&B singer who's tipped to make it big in the UK in 2012 following the release of 'Dedication to My Ex'.
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Tanya LaceyTanya started her career in a reggae band as lead singer when she was 16, she learnt her craft performing at major festivals.
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Childish GambinoChildish Gambino released his debut single, 'Bonfire' in 2011, his debut album will be release in the new year.
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AngelA singer/songwriter, born and raised in West London and the guy responsible for writing Roll Deep's hit 'Green Light'.
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LawsonLawson are a fresh, new, four piece British boy band who met online through MySpace and YouTube.
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Flux PavilionFlux Pavilion, is the UK dubstep producer, Joshua Steele best known for his 2011 hit 'Bass Cannon'.
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Little MixAs the first girl band in history to win the X Factor, the girls are sure to do big things in 2012.
Last year...
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Top 10 summer songsAs the weather begins to heat up, we've put together our list of the top 10 summer songs.
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The best of 2011Take a look at our musical tips for the new year.