Music has a way of connecting people. Regardless of the genre, people with varying music tastes always come together to share their love for music. As the music artists are getting more creative, we are witnessing a whole new transformation of the industry as we are being introduced to new forms of music. These music artists with their passion to inspire and explore, are giving us a whole new experience while making a powerful impact.
With that being said, we have curated a list of Top 10 Personalities in the Music Industry 2022 below:
Jon LeDuc
Hailing from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, dynamic duo IAmHim (Sterling Lewis) and John Grizzly (Jon LeDuc) create the one-of-a-kind sound known as AztroGrizz.
These guys melt together sounds of pop, hip-hop, country, and inspiration that will get you thinking about the world around you. In their new song entitled Awake, IAmHim and Grizzly pour their hearts out unlike any artists of our time and melodically speak on the trials and politics of our day. While not declaring which side is right or wrong, the team exhibits raw emotions that help you see the impact on both of their lives, regardless of their background.
VNCCII
VNCCII is a futurist, multi-media story creator, music artist, and virtual avatar personality that has crafted a strong authentic vision. She strives to push forward music, visual, and cultural boundaries across a multitude of platforms being music, gaming, audio-visual, film, and technology. VNCCII was inspired by the polymath Leonardo da Vinci, an artist, inventor, musician, and all-around visionary. This is the goal of the VNCCII project, to be at the forefront of the ‘New Renaissance’ with a multi-media disciplinary goal of fostering altruism in humanity. VNCCII’s “Future Humans 3.0” vodcast show highlights the virtual avatar VNCCII, a Super Sentient Super Heroine personality in her Holoship, as she interviews thought leaders in the metaverse such as Cathy Hackl, Spottie Wifi and META-X Studios. VNCCII will be releasing her debut music album and Space Opera novel as NFTs, with a mission to create a new age of storytelling in the metaverse.
Anjo De Heus
A result-driven strategist and transformation leader, Anjo De Heus is continuing to make waves in the business world by implementing cutting-edge business opportunities. PlayTreks was founded as a result of Anjo’s interest in innovation and creating a positive impact on society. In addition to his successful international career as an enterprise software executive, he was exposed to the music, media, and entertainment industries.
The opportunity to use data and technology to achieve greater transparency within the industry caused him to consider how his thought leadership and knowledge of upcoming technology may be applied to deliver innovative ideas as a leading architect of popular culture. Currently, Anjo is CEO of a blockchain-based and data-driven company, which has been recognized as a leading player in the NFT space, where he combines creativity, vision, and the ability to engage global audiences to create the ultimate experience for their stakeholders.
Sean J O’Brien
Twilight Music Sculpture – Crafting Melodic Journey’s That Take You Away!
With a Big Presence and Energy to spare, Sean – (Twilight Music Sculpture) will help you escape! As a kid who played trumpet (well, 15 years of it) to being a lead singer in a punk band, Sean resonates with music that lives on the sidelines of popular. Finding (and creating) tracks with a unique, deep electronic sound has always been a fav pastime (colliding different genres to bring something new).
Sean hit the underground DJ scene downtown Toronto (at places like Central, Airship 37), taking any gigs he could get. Slowly Twilight Music Sculpture was born… DJs usually want the peak hour time slots but Sean was preferring the early evening sets where he could create the perfect ambience. Crafting the story from the start and building the evening up. “I’m helping the early starter DJ get a little more respect, it’s actually a good challenge to get the party started” Says Twilight.
Maria Lebedev
Maria Lebedev is the creator of Another Dime In The Jukebox, a personal blog that focuses on showcasing the history of Rock’n’Roll music through daily facts. She started ADIJB in February of 2021 with a series of posts describing the biography of the Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious. The tragic details of the short life of the legendary punk rocker gathered thousands of likes, and the attention inspired Maria to keep sharing her passion for Rock’n’Roll through daily posts. Over the past 10 months, ADIJB has gathered almost 2K followers and presented information on various topics relating to the history of rock music. The themes include notable rockstar weddings, the biographies of Elvis Presley, The Doors, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, the best guitarists in music history, and many others. Lebedev is currently in the process of creating a website that will feature her knowledge of Rock’n’Roll history at an even greater depth.
Natasha Shantel
Fondly known as “songbird”, Natasha Shantel explored her previously caged melodies during the pandemic to inspire the world. As the creator and singer of her debut single, “I Do”, she reminds us to cherish and celebrate love around us. Her latest single, ‘Seven x Eight’, is another attempt to honor the strength within! This beautiful creation aims to spark ‘resilience amidst the chaos.’
She is on a mission to spread love, provide inspiration, build and unify through music and the arts. As a passionate advocate for youth and creatives at large, her mellifluous work aims to ignite passion and creative expression among her listeners. Her company, Multi-Colored Coat Kids, combines mentorship with customized creative sessions for children. While Natasha’s singles evoke positivity, her podcast “Honey and Locust” has successfully become a safe space for influencers and creators to grow. Her upcoming book, ‘Trailblazing Aint Easy’ will further guide people through her hard-earned lessons.
Joris Tillmans
Joris Tillmans is a music producer/sound designer who works for international brands. Since 2017, his audio marketing agency EJJI got the attention of some of the worlds’ known brands including GUCCI, Dior, Adidas Y3, Armani, BMW, Asus, Tissot and is now becoming a sought-after team to work with. As a former graffiti artist, Joris understands that marketing is all about catching people’s attention — to be unique, wild, and in your face. By leveraging the reach and power of the brands he works with, his music is heard by many.
He approaches his projects by juxtaposing different genres and sounds to create work that is exciting and different from what you might expect. This approach adds an extra context and level of authenticity to the campaigns he is involved in. In addition to his work for EJJI, Joris collaborates with artists to produce songs that have the same recognizable copy-paste aesthetic as his commercial work.
Ken Ashby
Imagine writing an original song for someone special, creating a theme song with your team at work or family, or writing your own personal anthem! Award-winning singer-songwriter Ken Ashby, the founder of ONE SONG, coaches anyone to write a song! From mindset to music, ONE SONG sessions are rooted in the idea that everyone has creativity flowing inside, ready to be tapped. Ken’s sole purpose is to unleash the creativity in others so they can unlock possibilities. Ken has written and published hundreds of songs that have been performed globally from Super Bowl Halftimes to tribal villages and Presidential palaces, including his work with the international student social impact organization, Up with People. He’s a longstanding member of ASCAP and has been commissioned by Fortune 500 corporations. Ken also co-wrote a hit song in the UK, written for television, earning him an Ivor Novelo. Ken and his wife Maris are on a mission to coach one million+1 people to write their ONE SONG.
The Blossom
The Blossom is an LA-based artist who inspires everyone by her music with her eclectic palette. The Blossom doesn’t restrict themselves to a genre and likes to explore different forms of music. EP 97 Blossom, which is their debut was released back in April. The Blossom describes the writing process for their debut as gut-wrenching and exhilarating.
When asked about what we can expect in 2022, THE BLOSSOM doesn’t skip a beat: “I move at full speed ahead. I’ve got another full project on the way really soon. It’s bundled up, tangled up, and spewed up ENERGY. I love playing live and sinking my teeth into touring and spilling more of my guts whenever I can. I’ll also still be a sloppy kiss making out with all my inner tears and fears then turning them into more songs. It’s all a never-ending trash-fire in my head, so I keep throwing whatever I can into the flames. Also probably taking a lot of planes, trains, and automobiles.”
Kendra Jae
Kendra Jae is an emerging passionate musician who was once the youngest dancer on Beyonce’s Formation World Tour. Belong from Sacramento, Kendra Jae has been doing various collaborations with rapper and former roommate Saweetie She is also creating her energetic standout single. Her confident and captivating style is what makes her unique from her peers. She developed a passion for music very young in her life and since then music has become a big part of her life which she uses to inspire others. From a young age, Kendra Jsr fell in love with inspiring crowds through her movements. It was all started with Kendra joining the Sacramento Kings Hip Hop Crew at the age of 6.
Final Thoughts
These music artists are making a strong and transformative impact in the industry with their ability to inspire. With their music, we are able to listen to music as a whole new experience. They are taking the art of feeling music to the next level with their passion and determination.
