0:03 It's giving forward movements only in 2023. 0:07 Leave survival mode. 0:08 In the past this year, we're proclaiming our right to thrive. 0:12 We invite you to flourish and prosper with us through our rival guides. 0:16 Our mission is to simply help you have the best year ever. 0:20 Now, here are underground artists to watch by Afropunk. 0:24 2022 was a banger for music. 0:28 Some of our favorites gave us the soundtrack to our lives from Doshi to Ecstasy pseud Archives to salt. 0:35 Some of the best music was made in 2022. 0:39 2022 is over though it's 2023 we have our eyes set on even more rising stars. 0:45 Here's artists to watch a list of musicians you need to listen to right now. 0:50 Baby Stormy, an alt rock artist had a breakout year in 2022 with the viral releases of bad girls club and dreams with her undeniable star quality, both in terms of her striking looks and hit making abilities. 1:04 We can't wait to see what she has in store for 2023. 1:07 Toss an emerging a piano talent hailing from SCA and rooted in culture is making moves with his Polish Zulu lyrics, powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. 1:18 He's definitely one of the young acts to watch out of South Africa Cinnamon Babe. 1:23 A new metal punk band made a splash with their hit single rock and roll is black, which pays tribute to the black origins, rock and roll. 1:31 Lead singer, Stormy Maya uses her platform to address issues such as colorism and women's rights. 1:37 And the band continues to challenge expectations of what metal rock should sound and look like. 1:43 And our Black history event is a multidisciplinary immersive experience that includes music, visual, art, poetry, dance, performance, art, and much more featuring all black women and celebrating black women throughout history. 2:00 This is an event you don't wanna miss, especially with performances from India Ari Mir A Moet Sarah Jones and many more for all things afropunk, including our festivals. 2:14 Make sure you visit afropunk dot com and follow us at Afropunk on all of our social media platfor