The Next Big Thing

Who are the next big things in the music world....I know!!!

Teyana Taylor


(From her Myspace Page) You may already know Pharrell’s latest protégé from her extravagant, 80’s-themed coming out party on MTV’s Sweet 16 or as the petite pop locker in Jay Z’s “Blue Magic” video, but her V.I.P. status was established even before the cameos and big name industry endorsements. Lady Beyonce herself was so impressed with the Harlem bred triple threat’s moves that she asked her to teach her the Chicken Noodle Soup — the popular dance Teyana helped innovate — for her performance at the 2007 VMA’s. "That kind of love coming from Jay and Beyonce, was crazy, recalls Teyana. "When he said, Yo, you’re a superstar. I’ll see you at the top,’ I was humbled, like wow!"



O'Neal McKnight


From uptown to downtown, Hollywood to the hood, O’Neal McKnight brings the party to the people. His music transcends age, race, genre, and time. Check Your Coat, O’Neal’s debut single, is a throwback to the feel-good energy of the past and a window into the sound of the future. With the help of production team, Cass & Dubs (DJ Cassidy and Dub-L), O’Neal has created a true sound of his own.

Having grown up listening to a breadth of music including R&B, New Wave, and Hip Hop, O’Neal’s tracks defy category both lyrically and musically. These unique influences shine through in Check Your Coat and O’Neal’s upcoming debut album, Prom: 2088. "The prom is a party," O’Neal explains. "It’s a time to dance, reminisce, and look ahead. The prom is a celebration of where you’ve been and where you’re going and that’s exactly what my music represents - the journey and magic of past, present, and future."