Heres the 2022 shortlist.

Musumba

With over 200,000 streams across multiple platforms, BBC Radio 1 and Radio 6 playlisted artist Musumba is one to watch for in 2022.The Bradford raised Congolese songwriter released her debut EP in March 2021, following it up with her Distant Demos project in October. Having appeared at Londons BBC Introducing Live and opened Manchesters See My World festival, the teenagers music career is undoubtedly on an upward trajectory. Listen to her music here.

Rhea Marcia

Born and raised in Birmingham, Rhea Marcia is a lover of people, music, and soul stories. Seeing two imperfect people chase after a perfect God and choosing to love each other through the highs and lows was the inspiration behind her latest single Sweetest Love. Her debut single King of Dreams was a smash hit and still receives regular airplay on Premier Gospel. Listen to Sweetest love here.

Latoyah Bless

Based on Matthew 5:4, Light it up is the debut offering from reggae dancehall princess Latoyah Bless. Listen to the single here.

678NATH

Aspiring rugby star turned rapper, 678NATH, released his debut EP Hidden Gems in 2021. Growing up in care and spending time behind bars as a youngster could easily have sent him on a downward spiral, but thankfully God rescued him. Encountering God truly saved his life and now 678NATH wants to tell the world all about Him. Listen to his EP here.

Anna Efah

Angelic, soul-stirring, powerful; are but a few words to describe Anna Efahs voice. Though the twenty-six-year-old is a new artist, she isnt new to the industry; having sung background vocals for the likes of Victoria Tunde, Beverley Knight and The Merseybeats. Annas debut single Lost without you, is a victory cry and her hope is that unbelievers will experience God through the song. Listen to Lost without you, here.

Written by Akosua DF, Premier Gospel Presenter

Friday, 4 February 2022

The UK Gospel show hosted by Jermaine Dallas is Premier Gospels official home for UK Gospel music. Over the last decade Premier Gospel has shown a strong commitment to showcasing the incredible talent from within the UK and each year Jermaine profiles the artists we all need to watch for.