Summer By The River: BBC Introducing in London

BBC Introducing in London presenter Jess Iszatt is back at The Scoop to present another sizzling line up of the best emerging talent from the capital.

Catch three up-and-coming artists in a line up specially curated for Summer By The River by Jess and the BBC Introducing in London team.

Sakawah Boys

Hailing from London, 'Sakawah Boys' is comprised of four MCs and Producers. They are most at home spitting over UKG beats and instrumentals but expect to find them producing and rapping within most genres of the UK rave scene.

From throwing their own sold-out parties with carefully curated lineups to performing at clubs and events across the country, SB gets in amongst the crowd and always brings their own energy.

Their releases cover a mix of sounds reminiscent of early Eskimo Dance blended with a new-style production. Raw, authentic, and honest, 'Sakawah Boys' are a fresh take on the current expanding UK dance scene.

Circe

Circe is a London based producer, writer and performer making alternative pop music.

“Circe is without doubt the spawn of the likes of Grimes, Sophie, Charlie XCX all in one. ... an insanely talented [producer] and definitely someone we are backing" - BBC Radio 1 Jack Saunders

Circe's first EP 'She Is Made Of Saints' appeared across multiple television soundtracks - including Netflix No 1 show ELITE in 2023

Yaz León

Although a newcomer to the industry, Yaz León has proven to be a rising talent already having gained support from the likes of BBC Introducing London, and having been featured in Wonderland, Notion, Wordplay, and other prominent magazines. In 2020 León was selected by Selector Radio for the British Council to showcase the UK new music scene internationally, signalling an international career is just around the corner for this new talent.

As a Spanish/Iraqi born and raised in West London, her music is inspired by her heritage community, and pride mixed in with detailed storytelling.

Now, León is set to release a highly anticipated self-produced EP this summer - alongside some incredible collaborations and her first UK tour to follow her sophomore EP.