Cross The Tracks Festival 2025: A Soul-Fuelled Party You Won’t Want to Miss

Get ready for the ultimate celebration of jazz, funk, and soul – the Cross The Tracks Festival is back in Brixton’s Brockwell Park on May 25, 2025, and it’s bringing the heat!

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Whimsical Charm Side B

Northampton’s own Nevmore is back with Whimsical Charm Side B, the follow-up to his chilled-out Side A. Known for his clever lyricism and musical versatility, Nevmore switches things up here, diving into some gritty, old-school boom bap, while still keeping things relaxed and breezy.

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Sit Down

London-based singer-songwriter Lahrel is making waves with her latest single Sit Down, featuring the one and only Afro B. Combining pop, dancehall, afrobeats, and reggaeton influences, Lahrel delivers a vibrant and infectious track that’s impossible to ignore.

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Reason

Meet Ossi Grace, the Nigerian-born singer-songwriter with a voice that’ll stop you in your tracks! Known for her soulful tones, often compared to Tracy Chapman, Ossi’s debut single “Reason” is a beautiful mix of Afro-Soul and raw emotion.

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Waste Time

In "Waste Time," Hannah Stokes blends neo-soul with pop-jazz to explore the frustration of repeating mistakes and feeling time slip away. Inspired by the 70s rock spirit of Aretha Franklin and the city-pop charm of Taeko

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Green Dynamite

London’s newest power trio, Nexus_0, isn’t here to play it safe. Their debut single “Green Dynamite” is just as explosive as the name promises, kicking off their upcoming EP Sweat with a burst of raw energy.

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Scars

Zimbabwean alt-rock sensation Arthur A Gutu makes a splash with his debut single, "Scars." Written in a flash—just under three minutes—this track dives headfirst into the messy waters of pain and rejection, all while radiating his own raw energy.

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Let Me Go

Get ready to meet Beatrice, the 18-year-old dynamo shaking up the music scene with her debut single "Let Me Go"!

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Lagos Lover Girl

Get ready to turn up the volume because UK-based Nigerian sensation Obani is about to light up the music scene with her highly anticipated EP, Lagos Lover Girl.

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Time of My Life

Get ready to turn up the volume! Nigerian rap legend Phyno has joined forces with Brighton's own ArrDee for the infectious new single "Time of My Life."

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Therapoetry

South London’s own FJ hits us with Therapoetry, an EP that feels like a real talk with your best friend—honest, raw, and just what you need.

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Senseless

Get ready to vibe with Stalk Ashley’s latest banger, Senseless, featuring the dynamic duo Skeng and Kraff!

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Hop Scotch

"Hop Scotch," the lead single from ITD3, delivers a vibrant fusion of Dancehall, Rap, Jersey Drill, and Grime, a sound producer ODXC dubs Hoodtrap. Emerging artist Dreadz, originally from Tottenham and now based in Northampton, commands the track with powerful vocals and versatile flows.

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Raining

South East London’s experimental hip-hop collective Nukuluk is back with a splash in their new single, “Raining,” the third tease from their upcoming mixtape stillworld, dropping on November 27 via Colorburst Records.

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Rhinestone Flip Phone

Danish singer, songwriter, and producer Veneda Terry shines with her second single, "Rhinestone Flip Phone," following the success of her debut, "Stay."

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C L U T C H / O R I

C L U T C H / O R I is a dazzling collaboration between Garagechild and Eli.P, the creative minds behind London’s Meta-Sama Music Co.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: OneDa

Meet OneDa, the vibrant Manchester MC who just snagged the One To Watch award at the AIM Awards! With her EP Formula OneDa, she blends drum and bass, hip hop, and grime, exploring themes of empowerment and creativity. Get ready to vibe with this unstoppable force in music!

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Watar

Symonne is back with her latest single Watar, a chilled-out R&B/Neo-Soul gem that’s sure to soothe your soul. This London-based singer-songwriter serves up a smooth blend of calming melodies and atmospheric vibes, all wrapped up in her dreamy vocals.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Essy Maliya

Rising R&B star Essy Maliya blends nostalgic R&B with modern UK sounds in her latest single, "U & Me." Influenced by Aaliyah and Summer Walker, she explores love and heartbreak through soulful vocals and dreamy harmonies. With growing support from BBC 1Xtra, Essy is one to watch this year.

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UNDER UNDER REST

London-based Alt-Pop duo Georgie & Joe have dropped their latest single, "Under Under Rest," and it's a euphoric, dreamy ride you won’t want to miss.

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