black artists are making some of the best, most innovative music in the Irish scene but aren't receiving the support and platforming that many mediocre white male artists seem to get with ease. here's a thread of some Irish POC who are absolutely killing it right now

1) @DeniseChaila
Denise is the most vital artist the Irish scene has rn, imo. Her flows are distinct and full of personality and she is unafraid to discuss identity and experience with authority and honesty. Every cut she puts out blows me away. https://denisechaila.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR1YmuZEWO7N-ZCuyveI3arUBvsI12bX5TCwjpPeTR-r5gfQVuQxtfUBoYA

2) @GodKnowsRF
Rusangano Family man and all-round sounder, God Knows brings positivity and inspiration to every project he works on and continues to uplift his peers through constant collaboration. Huge icon. https://flyhighsociety.bandcamp.com/album/whos-asking-ep

3) JyellowL

JyellowL has been consistently putting out banger after banger and I'm ever shocked that this man hasn't lit up the Irish charts yet

4) @JafarisMusic

Jafaris is an artist on the verge of blowing up - endearing hip-hop with a crossover appeal, he's a wonderful showman and relentless force in Irish hip-hop https://jafaris.bandcamp.com/releases 

5) @celaviedmai

One of my favourite Irish artists of the last few years, Cela is wildly versatile and veers between trap bangers and smooth R&B pop gems. Her live performances go hard and she's a star in the making

6) @thepatlagoon

king of bouncy fun rap, Pat Lagoon writes earworms that will be stuck in your head for days. His recent EP Box Room is a stormer and well worth a buy https://patlagoon.bandcamp.com/album/box-room-ep

7) @SouleOfficial

it's an absolute joke that Soule isn't blasting all the acoustic guitar boys out of their Irish chart slots. every track is a pop banger that is just waiting to be the soundtrack of your summer

8) @official_kae7

Kae's 2019 debut album Just Another Love Letter is sillily underrated and is full of polished R&B pop break up anthems with an empowered edge. Give her the support her work deserves!

9) Dena Anuksa

Dena's January EP Honey & Cream is as smooth as its title showing her versatility across genres and marking her as major one to watch https://open.spotify.com/album/2frqijAjRUgL1dcAwcARE4

10) @7thobi

7th Obi has been one of my frontrunners in the Irish hip-hop scene ever since falling in love with the moody outsider vibe of his 2018 EP Taxi Club. Trap bangers with a darker edge, 7th Obi walks his own path

11) @boyw1dr

Boy W1dr is a king of feel-good trap numbers to blast at top volume and sing along with all your pals - huge live presence too. He's just after releasing a shiny new track too

12) @Shookrah

Cork crew Shookrah release soulful anthems built on endless groove and pure bliss. Check out their lovely self-titled album from last year! https://shookrah.bandcamp.com/ 

13) @ItsEricaCody

Erica Cody has unbeatable live energy, a lush voice and a deft pen for catchy choruses. Queen of calling Versatile out on their bullshit, Erica is another legend who should be majorly bothering the charts

have to go back to work rn but I'll be continuing this thread on in my lunch break!

14) @ToluMakay

Dublin based soul singer with an absolutely gorgeous voice and major songwriting chops http://tolumakay.bandcamp.com 

15) @SiaBabez

Another Irish pop starlet who should be heading up the charts - this is what commercial Irish pop stars should sound like!!

16) @amamillieir

melodic pop trap that's gorgeously polished and professional. prime HBO series soundtrack beats. his 2019 release I Once Was absolutely slayed https://souletiquette.bandcamp.com/album/i-once-was-2

17) @archymoor

Smooth af classic hip-hop flows. Perfect for fans of mellow thoughtful work https://soundcloud.com/archymoor/moonboy

18) @hi_im_shiv

I could not love Shiv's voice and style more! Lush, relaxed vibes that feel intimate but fully realised. Mellow R&B for chill summer evenings

19) @LeoMiyagee

Leo's 2019 release FFDLC was criminally underrated - thoughtful hip-hop with a real lyrical focus and warm beats. Perfect for fans who prioritise wordsmithery

20) @musicbyloah

First met Loah's work through her collab with God Knows and Bantum (my fave Irish track of 2019). her recognisable voice has rocked a range of styles including afro-soul, house and pop and she's a majorly uplifting musical presence https://loah.bandcamp.com/track/keep-your-heart