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Radio 1's Sound Of2016 The Longlist
Profiles of the 15 acts on the longlist for BBC Music Sound Of 2016.
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1st Jack Garratt
Soul infused electro-pop and neck snapping beats
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2nd Alessia Cara
Candid, cool and conscious R&B pop
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3rd NAO
Rich and subtle vocals on top of multi-layered synths
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4th Blossoms
Psych-pop riffs and vocal melodies
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5th= Mura Masa
Future-facing beats and atmospheric grooves (joint 5th)
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5th= WSTRN
R&B rap collective, straight outta West London (joint 5th)
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Billie Marten
Yearning, breathy folk from an adolescent prodigy
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Dua Lipa
Sultry, sophisticated pop
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Frances
Harmonious piano pop
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Izzy Bizu
Sun-kissed soul
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J Hus
Street smart, exuberant rap
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Loyle Carner
Emotive hip-hop with a distinctive style
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Mabel
Distinctive and soulful pop storyteller
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Rat Boy
Cheeky homegrown indie-punk upstart
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Section Boyz
Raw, authentic rap from Croydon collective
