Independent Artists You May Have Missed in 2025
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Kaelin Ellis:
* A Florida-based producer known for fusing jazz with hip-hop and electronic beats, creating a funky and recognizable sound.
* Has performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.
* Has collaborated with prominent artists like logic and jazmine Sullivan, and released an EP with Lupe Fiasco (“House” in 2020).
* Had a prolific 2025, releasing the album Chrysalis, the instrumental collection off Beat, and the single ”Come and Go” featuring Saba and Mick Jenkins.
$wag Nightmare (Carrington Bornstein):
* A Hollywood-based artist who transitioned from a accomplished TikTok content creator (2 million followers, GQ profile) to a self-produced emo rap artist.
* Released his first single, “Night Phone,” in August 2024.
* Quickly gained traction, amassing over 20 million streams independently.
* Released the Even in Hell EP and Franken$ed mixtape in 2025, signaling a developing musical identity.
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