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# Shazam Predicts Top Emerging Artists Of 2013
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/shazam-predicts-top-emerging-artists-of-2013/
- Published: 2012-12-03T12:39:00.000Z
- Updated: 2012-12-03T12:39:00.000Z
- Description: Days after naming it's most tagged songs of 2012, popular music id app, Shazam is predicting which artists it expects to make headlines in 2013. Using tags as a leading. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/shazam-predicts-top-emerging-artists-of-2013.html]
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Days after naming it's [most tagged songs of 2012](https://www.hypebot.com/shazam-shares-most-tagged-music-of-2012-more-artists-use-platform-to-test-music/), popular music id app, Shazam is predicting which artists it expects to make headlines in 2013\. Using tags as a leading indicator of fan interest, Shazam analyzed internet hype and other public data alongside its own stats to indicate which acts are trending. [**Shazam's Predictions For Top Emerging Artists Of 2013**](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/shazam-predicts-top-emerging-artists-of-2013-.html):

(*descriptions via Shazam*)

- **French Montana** – an American Moroccan rapper, his collaboration with Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, “Pop That”, was one of the breakthrough singles of 2012.
- **Bei Maejor** – after finding success as a writer and producer with Trey Songz and Justin Bieber, he now looks to break big in 2013 with new solo material.
- **Aluna George** – comprised of Aluna Francis and George Reid, this London band has been turning heads with their R&B-infused electronic sound.
- **Joey Bada$$** – only in the game a year, this young Brooklyn rapper is already gaining attention with his 90’s- style hip-hop.
- **Becky G** – with Simon Cowell and will.i.am as fans, she already has two strong advocates in the pop world.
- **Angel Haze** – perhaps the most exciting female rap star since Nicki Minaj, Angel Haze has racked up huge tags on her single, “New York."
- **Rhye** – this mysterious duo produce startlingly original soul-drenched pop music.
- **Tito Lopez** – this Mississippi-born rapper has been signed to Capitol and has been gaining notable tagging numbers stateside.
- **Baauer** – this American producer makes bass-heavy dance music that smashes together the worlds of dubstep and hardcore hip-hop.
- **Haim** – these three LA sisters sound like a cross between Stevie Nicks and En Vogue.

All of these artists will be releasing albums in 2012.

Shazam's predictions for 2012 included Lana Del Ray, A$AP Rocky and Frank Ocean, all of whom made it to the Billboard Hot 100, with Lana Del Ray’s album “Born to Die” reaching #2 and selling more than 2 million albums worldwide. Another prediction by Shazam last year was newcomer Michael Kiwanuka, who was nominated for a Mercury Prize for his album “Home Again”.

**MORE: [Shazam Shares Most Tagged Music Of 2012, More Artists Use Platform To Test Songs](https://www.hypebot.com/shazam-shares-most-tagged-music-of-2012-more-artists-use-platform-to-test-music/)**

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