Elijah Ayité

Scotland
 

Elijah finds empowerment through immersion in West African Rhythms that connect him to his roots. Percussionist first, producer second, and festival organiser third, Elijah has accrued experiences in Ghana, Cuba, and Senegal. 'Chronicle Tones: The Mixtape' is a collaborative community mixtape blending traditional West-African rhythm/culture with modern Hip-Hop to inspire and empower people from Global Majority backgrounds, connecting them with their roots. It will celebrate African musical heritage and its evolution through colonial history, revealing a story of resilience during hardships (that many still face).
 

Pronouns: he/him
 

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Supermann on da beat

Supermann on da beat is a producer, beat-maker, content creator and disability activist based in Scotland. He is the editor for Hip Hop Scotland, a platform which puts a spotlight on Scottish hip-hop artists, and makes content for BBC The Social. He is also an A&R with Imvaize Music Group, and has worked with a wide range of emerging artists from across his local scene, including randombrownkid., Denizens, Áine Curry and ENJI. He has received frequent radio support from BBC Introducing, BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio Scotland, and has appeared in documentaries and TV reports by BBC Scotland and BBC Scotland's 'The Nine'. He was the winner of the Social Action Award at the Youth Music Awards 2024, for his work to champion and advocate for Disabled artists and music creatives, and was further shortlisted for Rising Star (Industry).

David Green

David Green is a drummer based in the Lochaber area in the western highlands of Scotland. With the NextGen Fund, he was able to launch a series of open mic sessions in his local area, building a community of musicians in South Lochaber and developing his music and event coordination skills.

Sweet Philly

Sweet Philly is a club producer, composer, mix engineer and DJ originally from Ireland, now based in Scotland. They regularly DJ in Edinburgh and Dublin, particularly as part of the club collective 'Femmergy', which runs parties focusing on safe club spaces for Queer clubgoers while raising money for charity. They have supported notable names such as Uniiqu3, Bimini Bon Boulash and Taahliah.

Spent

Spent is an electronic, experimental and hyperpop producer and vocalist based in Glasgow Their NextGen Fund grant helped them amplify the release of their first album through sound design, artwork, promo and a launch party.

Honey Keenan

Scotland

Honey is an artist manager from Glasgow. Under the Hive Five Management name, she manages artists Leif Coffield and MIA MI, who have both been signed to AWAL through her efforts. She has also secured recording sessions at Spotify Studios and campaigns with brands like Puma. Her artists have also played a variety of festivals, including sold-out shows at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, have been nominated for the Scottish Alternative Music Awards and the Popjustice Awards, and been featured in The Skinny, BBC 1, BBC Radio Scotland and Clash Magazine.

Pronouns: she/her

Duncan Colquhoun

Scotland

Duncan Colquhoun is a producer, singer, songwriter and visual artist based in Glasgow. With the NextGen Fund, he is creating a genre-fluid five-track debut EP for release under a new pseudonym.

Pronouns: he/him

nottodaykarin

Karin is a graduate from HND Music Business at Glasgow Kelvin College. She has worked and performed with Bemz as his DJ, having played events such as The Great Escape, TRNSMT, Reading and Leeds Festival. The NextGen Fund supported her to deliver a series of beginner-friendly DJ workshops for anyone who identifies as a femme/woman, followed by a showcase event at the end of the series.

Goodnice

Goodnice is a musician and producer originally from Ireland, now based in Scotland. The NextGen Fund supported him to create a four-track electronic EP exploring rhythm and real instrumentation in dance music.

Viv Latifa

Viv Latifa is a singer songwriter, performer and recording artist, born in Italy and now based in Edinburgh. She is also a vocal coach for young children, teaching them to sing and write songs. The NextGen Fund is supporting her to write and record four tracks, and create one music video, for her upcoming album.