Spotlighting the next generation of stars with October’s Very Own: 5 Emerging Artists Poised for Insane Success This Month. From bold innovators to genre-bending creatives, Mack Delfino has chosen these rising talents that are redefining sound, style, and ambition. Watch the next wave of icons rise this October.
Nuk: Rising rapper Nuk is carving his own lane with raw authenticity and street-driven storytelling that captures both pain and power. Hailing from the heart of the Midwest, Nuk blends sharp lyricism with cinematic beats, delivering music that’s both real and relatable. His latest single, “Luv Da Dough” showcases his evolution cementing him as one of hip-hop’s next voices to watch. With undeniable energy and a fearless pen, Nuk is proving that hunger, hustle, and heart still define the new generation of rap.
Nisa: Born in Jamaica, Queens and raised in Astoria, Nisa is a rising R&B artist of Yugoslavian and Albanian descent bringing heartfelt soul and resilience to every note. Inspired by legends like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson, her journey from a struggling single-mother household to chasing her dreams after tragedy defines her sound. Now based in Jersey, Nisa teams up with R&B icon Pleasure P for a powerful new single, “Outside” an undeniable smash blending emotion, melody, and star-level chemistry that marks her arrival in today’s R&B scene.
Patrick Byas: Award-winning actor Patrick Byas—known for standout roles in Wu-Tang: An American Saga, FBI, Chicago P.D., and AMC’s Bar Fight—is now making waves in music. After earning accolades on stage and screen, the Bronx native channels his creative energy into his latest singles and visuals, “Our Turn”and “Fashion Week.” A force in both entertainment and entrepreneurship, Byas also founded Flavors Wellness, a growing cannabis brand. With undeniable charisma and versatility, Patrick Byas proves he’s more than an actor—he’s a full-fledged creative powerhouse.
Lylxtenn: Memphis-born artist Lylxtenn delivers a bold fusion of rap, R&B, and rock, channeling raw emotion and a winning mentality into every track. Influenced by Three 6 Mafia, his late friend Yngx17, and icons like Travis Scott and Bryson Tiller, his sound captures both energy and introspection. Known for his electrifying performances nationwide, Lylxtenn continues to rise with a relentless drive and creative edge. This October, he drops his new single “Kinda Things”—the first of many monthly releases leading into his West Coast R&B tape.
losLAUREN718: Bronx-bred emcee losLAUREN718 raises the bar with his latest project Shades of Blue 3—a sharp, soulful collection that blends street grit with polished songwriting. Across 17 tracks, he moves effortlessly between braggadocious wordplay and emotional honesty, from “Money Laundering” to “Love for You (Feel Good).” A former battle rapper and Unsigned Hype alum, losLAUREN718—who lives by the mantra “Allergic to Failure”—proves his grind and growth with cinematic production, vivid lyricism, and a veteran’s precision. Shades of Blue 3 cements him as one of indie hip-hop’s most consistent voices.