2008 was a year that saw Rihanna establish itself as the R and B diva and the stars as Rick Ross and Lil Wayne firmly cement its position in the hip-hop genre. Who will make noise in the New Year? Here are some artists need to keep under review.

Estelle
This British soul sensation piqued interest in the music industry with her debut release, the 18 th day, a refreshing song that showed his ability as a lyrical genius. Estelle first album got the attention of several major producers and performers, leading to its decision on John Legend’s Home School Records. Fans learned that she was not only well versed in hip-hop, but the soul of the change of love ballads as well. Its recognition of the crucial album Shine, let them know that the world of Estelle here to stay, and perhaps make another big splash in 2009.

Emily King
Despite the brief stay in the industry, Emily King, has wowed fans enough to earn the nomination prize Grammy as a singer and singers. Her 2007 debut album, East Side Story, unleashed a deep, the roots of an ambitious young woman to tell. King mentions being inspired every record she ever heard, largely influenced by artists such as NAS, Sarah Vaughn, Beatles and Michael Jackson. The daughter of two jazz musicians, Emily King looks to build on its successful launch in modern R and B.

Prince Damons
Renowned music producer Prince Damons working on a solo project songful in 2009. The right atmosphere of the soul, this is a very anticipated album is set to offer the best of all worlds, including the sounds of modern R and B, Old School Soul, hip-hop, jazz and complimenting touch the floor. Damons assembled an impressive lineup, as the project will include a Celebrity recording artists too short, E-40, Dwele, Goapele, and Lenny Williams to other atmospheric soul tentatively scheduled for the May 2009 launch.

Ledisi
Ledisi’s debut album, Soulsinger: Rebirth, latest tracks that are reminiscent of poetic artists such as Jill Scott-Heron and Nikki Giovanni. Bold cuts as “Papa loved Love Me” shows that she is not afraid to bring issues to light while I Wantcha Babe “, jazz color screen that displays its versatility. Ledisi soulfully dazzled the world with his third album, Lost And Found, and left us craving more of her album This is a happy Christmas holidays last season.

Nicci water
New face on the scene, nothing Nicci is a 22-year-old pop singer / songwriter with a bright future in the music industry. Delivery of the hit singles like “Sexcessful Virgin” and “Love drifter, she has gathered a strong following funky retro sounds and hot lyrics. Displaying her talent on MTV in “Making Band”, Nicci has fans eagerly awaiting her debut album.

D’Angelo
Diehard fans of the soul does not want to miss D’Angelo’s new release. This smooth, soulful sensation has not been in place since his sophomore album, Voodoo, in 2000. His 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, received millions of fans and Voodoo won the award a Grammy for best R and B album. D’Angelo has been setting the tracks over the past year, and has given us a sneak peak of the new album with an exclusive one: “I found my smile again.”