Kenya Grace was born in South Africa but grew up in the UK, where she started singing and playing keyboards as a child. She released her first songs in 2019 and has been active even during the pandemic. But fans had to wait until 2023 for her first big hit, Strangers, which currently has 900 million streams on Spotify. That same year, Kenya also released other successful singles, Meteor and Only In My Mind. Her soft electronica with DnB elements and captivating vocals made her a rising star in the BBC Sound Of 2024. And she also made it into our selection this year, strengthening our ever-strong team.