UD are proud to announce the next three artists taking part in the all-new Emerging Artist Residency — a dedicated programme designed to champion the next wave of musical talent via complimentary studio access. This September we welcome Imisi, Eniola & Mainz 5ive…
Imisi
Singer-songwriter, producer, vocalist and musician Imisi, (born Imisioluwa Peletu), whose full name derived from the Yoruba tongue, meaning ‘Breath of God/ Breath Of Life/ Inspiration of God’. Professionally entering the industry from 2021, has performed across iconic London venues, from Ronnie Scott’s on residencies, supporting renowned musicians across the UK and making a name for herself in renowned vocal industry collectives in London.
Emerging from the vibrant UK soul, gospel and R&B scene, Imisi is developing and embarking on her artistic journey of recording and releasing original music. She blossoms through her soulful vocals, her earnest passion and joy for evocative storytelling, authenticity and genre-blending sound that spans classical and contemporary soul, neo-soul, jazz, Gospel, funk, musical theatre, orchestral, symphonic influences and more.
Imisi recorded her first original song ‘Twenty One (She’s Alright)’, for the process of creating her first cinematic soul autobiographical body of work.
This year, she was a mentee of the renowned 2025 Black Lives In Music cohort, Imisi’s artistry expanded into authentic creativity, with the incredible accomplishment of being spotlighted as one of the 10 Young Producers for Little Simz’ highly anticipated and celebrated Meltdown Festival at Southbank Centre, executively producing two incredible musical events for the incomparable multi-award winning multi hyphenate musician, who happens to be one of her biggest inspirations.
In significant regards to music, Imisi has been blessed to be supported by incredible music organisations such as New Comma for her live recording. She has also received support from Help Musicians and the Royal Society of Musicians. This year, Imisi is one of the 2025 grantees of the PRS Open Fund For Music Creators, grateful to be supported by the PRS Foundation, for the process of creating, discovering and developing original work.
@imisipeletu_ Ahh I’m back! Missed this so much and have so much to catch up on! But first, it’s right to share the First cover of the year (and has been shown SO MUCH love over on Insta????????) and it’s my rendition of one of my biggest musical inspirations: Distance by @SmithAbbey ???? Recorded, organised, arranged and played by @tdunkmusic @Shukhrat @aleksstaalesen @samclarkebass @lilah & filmed by the lovely @kazzzy – Incredibly talented musicians! Excited to be back! #soulartist #soulful ##soulsinger #neosoul #rnb #yebba #fyp #orchestral #jazz #artist #uksoul ♬ original sound – Imisi
Follow Imisi on Instagram HERE.
Eniola
Eniola is a UK R&B and Jazz artist blending soulful vocals with thoughtful storytelling lyrics, sampled and live instrumentation.
Her sound is shaped by the intimacy and emotional clarity of Destin Conrad, the lyrical realness of Lexa Gates and the delicate yet beautiful vocal artistry of Nai Palm.
As a recent graduate of Trinity Laban Conservatoire, driven by instinct and intention, Eniola was one of just 10 artists chosen from over 1,500 for the JBL x Martin Garrix Music Academy—an experience captured in a three-part YouTube series spotlighting rising UK talent. She followed up with a Tiny Desk-style visual, Live on Stage 5 & Eniola, showcasing her creative direction along with her band.
With roots in live performance and a growing catalogue self-written song, Eniola is carving out space for her soulful, intentional music—always led by passion and purpose.
Follow Eniola on Instagram HERE.
Mainz 5ive
Mainz 5ive is an artist from south-east London. His sound is a unique blend of rock, indie and alternative R&B. Originally starting off as a producer, teaching himself how to make beats, Mainz 5ive eventually made the transition to being a full time artist. Some of his influences include Sampha, Bryson Tiller, Pharrell Williams and Michael Jackson. He’s been working on his first official mixtape, 4U, for the past two and half years, diving into the the struggles of grief and how to live with it.
Follow Mainz 5ive on Instagram HERE.
If you’d like an Emerging Artist Residency at UD’s Talent House, click here to apply FOR october-December 25.
Application deadline: Monday 29th September 2025, 6pm
