17. Kranium
New York’s been a major center for reggae since Wackie’s set up shop in the Bronx 35 years ago, but it’s been a while since a NY-raised artist has made an impact in the reggae/dancehall world. Enter Kranium, whose “Nobody Has To Know” has received airplay on major stations Hot 97 and Power 105. The singjay has a U.S. tour planned for the spring, including an already confirmed appearance at the country’s biggest annual reggae/dancehall show, Best of the Best. –Jesse Serwer