Nippa – Artist
Nippa who is an exciting prospect for R&B, began turning heads with the release of self-titled debut EP “Nippa”, featuring the popular single ‘Situation’.
To follow came a a string of successive singles – including ‘The One’ and ‘Reverse’- with nods from the likes of Bryson Tiller, Russ, UK heavyweight Dave and a coveted support slot on Jack Harlow’s European tour.
He featured on the R&B legend Craig David’s latest album ’22’ and he closed out 2022 with his sophomore EP, ‘Not A Statistic’. Wonderland named him “The slickest man in R&B” and Dazed praised his EP for “merging nostalgic R&B sounds with elements of hip-hop & trap.”
BBC championed him as one of their Hot 4 2023 and since then Nippa reached entirely new heights. He had an exciting summer across the festival circuit, gracing the stage at Stormzy’s This Is What We Mean Day and Reading & Leeds Festival. He collaborated with BRIT Award-designer Slawn and was the face of premium menswear label Arte Antwerp’s Autumn/Winter 2023 collection.
Leading into 2024 with a MOBO Awards nomination for Best Newcomer is added proof of Nippa’s flourishing trajectory.
Speaking: Thursday Afternoon
2pm-4pm
unlocking revenue streams in music – powered by prs for music
Music wouldn’t exist without the work of songwriters, composers and publishers. PRS for Music represent them and ensure they are rewarded for their creations, protecting the value of music by licensing music usage and collecting royalties globally for members.
This PRS for Music panel will explore how to unlock revenue streams in music, including artist case studies, problem solving advice and top insider tips.
4pm-6pm
JACQUELINE SPRINGER IN CONVERSATION WITH CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS + SWINDLE – POWERED BY V&A EAST
If our lives were to be fictionalised, what musical form would accompany their screenplays? That’s the challenge Queenie author Candice Carty-Williams shared with London-based producer, Swindle.
How do writers, dramatists, producers and musicians put modern memory to song, when the songs of our lived experiences are so numerous, accessible and presumed ‘apt’?
Join Candice and Swindle In Conversation with Jacqueline Springer, Curator, Africa & Diaspora: Performance at the V&A to learn about the processes of creativity and collaboration.
Speakers
Kenny Barber – Relationship Manager, Black Music at PRS for Music
Vaniece (Jno-Baptiste) – European Entertainment Marketing at Puma
Jacqueline Springer – Curator, Africa & Diaspora: Performance at the V&A
Candice Carty-Williams – Author (Queenie, People Person) & Showrunner (Champion, Queenie)
