BBC Radio 1: Caitlyn Scarlett - Ornaments
Caitlyn Scarlett is now on Radio 1's legendary playlist! Hear her track 'Ornaments' being spun by our DJs for the next seven days!
Supported by: Our main gal, Linda Serck from BBC Music Introducing in Berkshire
Style: Beautifully crafted pop.
Essential: Caitlyn Scarlett is a songwriter from the small village of Bray in Slough who has been supported by Introducing in Berkshire since 2016. She started writing music at the age of 9 and is a self-taught guitarist and pianist, raised in a musical household. She is influenced by MIA and Gwen Stefani and we're in love with her sound and style! If you're feeling this and want to hear more, Caitlyn’s latest EP, 'Red Tape, Vol. 2' is dropping on the 29th June, so keep your eyes peeled...
BBC 1Xtra: Poppy Ajudha - She Is The Sum
Poppy Ajudha is our Introducing artist now on 1Xtra's playlist! Her track 'She Is The Sum' will be played by our DJs all week! Twin B will host an exclusive interview with her too.
Supported by: The amazing crew at BBC Music Introducing in London
Style: Chilled jazz pop.
Essential: Poppy is a jazz/soul pop artist from South East London who first uploaded to Introducing in 2016. She's also had warm support from Jamz Supernova and DJ Target on 1Xtra. You might recognise Poppy's raspy voice from her work on her mate Tom Misch’s ‘Geography’ album, and she's also worked with Kojey Radical. Her music addresses themes such as gender, sexuality and racial identity and this starlet is influenced by the greats, Solange Knowles, Flying Lotus, Alice Coltrane and Erykah Badu. This girl is going to be big!
