13 big reasons to be excited about urban music in 2013
Solange, Jay-Z, Eminem, The Weeknd and more
- The Weeknd returns to the UK for more live shows: The Weeknd has been showered with critical praise since his emergence on the r&b scene, even being hailed as the 'Songbird of his generation'. The Canadian R&B star released his compilation album Trilogy in November and has since been longlisted for the BBC Sound of 2013 poll. The Weeknd returns to the UK in March to deliver his unique, smooth sound live. A must see show.
by Amy Davidson
Tags: Beyonce, frank ocean, Azealia Banks, Angel Haze, Eminem
2012 was a massive year for urban music. Frank Ocean received astonishing critical acclaim and masses of new fans with the release of his debut album 'Channel Orange', Azealia Banks burst onto the scene, and two of the biggest names in the business; Jay Z and Beyonce gave birth to hip hop royalty, Blue Ivy.
But if 2012 was the year for establishing great new urban acts, we think 2013 is the year for them to really come into their own and prove their right to remain on the scene.
From new albums from some of the biggest names in the game - to confirmed and potential UK gigs from some of the hottest new stars on the scene, the next 12 months are set to be good for fans of r&b, soul and hip-hop as the scene gets a long overdue overhaul from the likes of The Weeknd and Solange.
We've compiled 13 of the most exciting things urban music has to offer in 2013. Check them out below - and let us know what has you excited about 2013...
