Big in 2016 (Male Artists)

2016 is finally here and now it is time to make a prediction about who are going to be successful this year.
We have taken our time but have finally chosen who are top 6 male artists will be for this year!


 1. Nathan Sykes (UK)

2015 was a very big year for Nathan Sykes. The ex The Wanted member released two singles 'Kiss Me Quick' (entered the UK Chart at number 14 and number 1 on the US Dance Chart) and 'Over And Over Again' (entered the UK Chart at number 8 and US Dance Chart at number 17).
Nathan toured the UK in a 6 date sold out tour and also promoted his music in the US performing in schools and other places around the US.
To finish off the year Nathan performed his song 'Over And Over Again' on one of the X Factor UK live shows.
A special version of the song which features American superstar Ariana Grande was released in Earlier January 2016 and it has been announced that Nathan will support Little Mix on their 2016 UK  'Get Weird Tour'.

2. Shawn Mendes (Canada)

If you haven't heard the name Shawn Mendes, where have you been? This Canadian singer/songwriter has taken the music charts by storm and is also looking like the artist to steal Justin Bieber's Popstar crown in 2016.
Shawn released his single 'Stitches' in May 2015 and since then, radio stations all over the world can't resist a play or 50 a day!!! The single recently went number 2 in the UK but could soon be the single to knock Justin Bieber from the top spot.
Shawn's album 'Handwritten' really showcases the talent Shawn has and with songs like 'Something Big' and 'Life of the Party' featuring on it, it is a must buy!
Shawn has recently teamed up with Camila Cabello (Fifth Harmony) to record the song 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' which was added to the track list to his album rerelease 'Handwritten Revisited'.
Keep your eyes peeled to find out what Shawn Mendes does next in 2016.

3. Aston Merrygold (UK)

As 1/4 of JLS, Aston travelled around the world and performed to thousands of people. Once JLS announced they were going to split up, everyone just waited for the announcement that Aston was going to have a solo career.
On the 23rd September 2014, Aston signed to Warner Bros Records where he is currently working on his debut solo 'Showstopper' due for release in May 2016.
Astons' debut solo single 'Get Stupid' caused a debate with UK fans about whether he will get to release his album after the single entered the UK Chart at number 28. This was a big shock as everyone expected a top 10 for the track. Although it wasn't as successful in the UK, the track has gone Platinum (selling over 70,000 copies) in Australia after entering the charts there at number 10 with the help of a performance on The X Factor Australia and Sunrise Australia. The second single 'Show Me' was released in Australia and excitement for the album is building.

With a Bruno Mars and Michael Jackson sound, we recommend you start following Aston Merrygold on his journey as a solo artist in 2016!

4. Jahméne (UK)

He came 2nd on The X Factor UK to James Arthur, had a successful debut solo album and has amazing soulful vocals. Jahméne (Douglas). It did go quiet from Jahméne but in September 2014 he announced that he had signed to Moonshot Music where he will release his second solo album due to be released in 2016.
The first new track to be released since the debut album was 'Down For Love' which was released on 20th November 2015 and had a black and white video featuring Misha B and Lisa Mafia.

Are you ready to be taken to church and back by Jahméne and his vocal talents?




5. Jake Miller (US)

Jake Miller is a rapper/singer from Florida. He started releasing his tracks independently from 2011. Jake is now signed to Warner Bros and he is currently working on his album which will be his first full length album since his debut 'Us Against Them'.
In 2015 he was featured on Spanish girl band Sweet California's single 'Wonderwoman' where he has a solo rap section. He flew to Spain to promote the single there.

6. OMI (Jamaica)

When anybody talks about OMI, the first thing that people will think of is his debut single 'Cheerleader'. The song was released in 2014 (2015 in the UK) and is a global success where it went to number 1 in most charts worldwide.
Following 'Cheerleader', OMI travelled around the world to promote the single before releasing his second song 'Hula Hoop'.
OMI's debut album 'Me 4 U' was released in October 2015 and we are sure it will also be a success very soon!
OMI has recently released the video to the 3rd single from the album ('Drop In The Ocean') and he will be touring all over the world to perform for his dedicated followers and fans.