Runner Up : Tinashe
This year has been the breakout year for Tinashe who was a virtually unknown singer 12 months ago. But she burst onto the scene at the start of the year with her commercially successful club track 2 On and became an Instagram favourite.
Her album was a pleasant surprise because it sounded nothing like her debut single, which is a fun and catchy song, but her album provided more depth and creativity that showcased her talents as both a singer and songwriter. Tinashe is definitely not just another pretty faced popstar trying her luck at music - she is a real talent and I have a feeling she will really rise in 2015.
Winner : Jhene Aiko
It has been a long road for the singer/songwriter Jhene Aiko who was only really known as a feature artist on Drake songs up until this past year. After many critically acclaimed mixtapes, Jhene finally gave us an album and she didn't disappoint.
It remained true to her soulful and emotional sound and didn't try to tap in to any mainstream success which is what made it even more enjoyable. It was real and honest and different - it shone amongst an industry filled with autotune and sell outs.
She has made a name for herself internationally and I cannot wait to see what the new year brings, hopefully a follow up album.
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