PinkPantheress fans renamed the star lockdown. It only became more widely known a year ago through the TikTok network. Her success has shown that a phone and an internet connection – and of course talent – are all that is needed to succeed in the music industry. Her hit Jusf for Me was even sung by Codlplay.
The singer herself attributes her success to the fact that TikTok is dominated by users from the United States. “Of course, it’s a worldwide application, but many of the users are Americans, and as a result, they suddenly come across a little different music,” he said.
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The second place in the BBC Radio 1 competition was taken by the group Wet Leg, which toured the festivals with the knowledge that it did not fully control the instruments. Two friends from the Isle of Wight broke through thanks to their authenticity. The success exceeded their ambitions. “We played on big stages that we haven’t grown up on yet,” they admit.
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TikTok also opened the door for the British singer and songwriter Mimi Webb, who won bronze in the vote. She has been performing for six years and her role models include Lewis Capaldi and Adele.
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But with her voice and love themes, the singer on the fourth place – Lola Young – is much more reminiscent of the soul wonder. According to BBC Radio 1, her voice can stand comparison to Amy Winehouse.
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Although the wider selection is international, the top five were won exclusively by the British. The first man in the ranking is the promising rapper from London Central Cee in fifth place.
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The winner is selected by one hundred and thirty jurors from the music industry, including Elton John, Ed Sheeran and Billie Eilish. Since 2003, the BBC Radio 1 competition has proved many times that jurors have a nose for talent. Among the winners were Adele, 50 Cent or Sam Smith.
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