WHAT IT IS: This summer, buzzing singer-songwriter Gigi Perez made her debut on the Hot 100 with her breakout ballad, “Sailor Song,” which continues to climb into the Top 30. Approaching 300m global streams and 350k+ TikTok video creations, the viral sensation sits Top 5 on Spotify’s U.S. chart, Top 10 Global and #1 on U.K. chart at press time, while her follow up single “Fable” is picking up traction and was named a Billboard “Queer Jam of the Week.” Up next, she’s making her international debut with sold-out shows in London and Berlin, plus a string of direct support dates on girl in red’s N.A. tour.
SINGLE: “Sailor Song”
LIVE: Sold out headlining shows in L.A., NYC, London and Berlin; opened for Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners’ Midwest run; direct support for girl in red’s N.A. dates
INTERNET: 285m+ global streams; Top 30 on Hot 100; 20m+ monthly Spotify listeners, Top 10 Global & U.S., #1 U.K. Top 50, Top 5 U.S. Viral chart, Top 10 Global; 350k+ TikTok video creations; Top 10 Spotify & TikTok Top 50; Top 10 Genius
RADIO: Top 40 at Alt radio
PRESS: Genius, HOLLER, more
BOOKING: Zac Bluestone/Wasserman (WW, ex-EU/U.K.) & James Whitting & Mike Malik/Wasserman (EU/U.K.)
MANAGEMENT: Dana Salant/Laffitte Management

WHAT IT IS: Michael Marcagi’s breakout single, “Scared to Start,” pushed his TikTok view counts into the millions and became his debut entry in the Hot 100. Since its release less than a year ago, the track has gone platinum, and Marcagi has emerged as a global touring sensation. In 2025 the Cincinnati-based singer-songwriter will release a new album and support The Lumineers in arenas across Europe. Using folk and bluegrass instrumentation, cavernous rock drums and luxuriant vocal harmonies, Marcagi makes music for listeners who prize specificity and sophistication in songwriting, evident in his latest single “Good Enough.”
ALBUM: American Romance (EP)
SINGLE: “Good Enough”
RELEASE DATE: 10/25
TV: Seth Meyers
LIVE: N.A. headline tour kicks off 2/11, E.U. tour supporting The Lumineers kicks off 4/23
INTERNET: 13m+ monthly Spotify listeners; “Scared to Start” has 1.5b+ views and 1m+ TikTok video creations; 500m+ views on Instagram; 15m+ views on YouTube
RADIO: “Scared to Start” hit Top 5 at AAA, Top 10 at Alternative, Top 10 at Hot AC
PRESS: SPIN, Holler, FLAUNT, more
BOOKING: Joe Atamian & Geoff Meal/Wasserman
PUBLISHING: Sony Music Publishing
MANAGEMENT: Alex Brahl & Andrew Marcagi/7s Management

WHAT IT IS: Ray Vaughn, TDE’s latest rising star, aims to establish himself as the hottest rap act on the West Coast in 2025. The Long Beach native has plans to release a new project before the year ends. Vaughn had a standout moment during Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth pop-up concert, where he received acclaim for his performance, generating excitement ahead of his upcoming project.
ALBUM: The Good, the Bad & the Dollar Menu (EP)
RELEASE DATE: TBA
SINGLE: “East Chat” f/Isaiah Rashad (11/15)
INTERNET: Ray Vaughn Post Pop-Out interview; L.A. Leakers Freestyle Reel
PRESS: Rolling Stone (“leaning into his identity as a serious wordsmith in an era where hip-hop can be anything”), The Source (“the track solidifies Ray Vaughn as an artist to not only watch but also listen to intently in the evolving landscape of hip-hop”), 50 Cent on Hot97 (“I approve”); Revolt (“West Coast rapper you should be paying attention to”)
MANAGEMENT: Top Dawg Entertainment