We are SUPER EXCITED to reveal our MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2022 shortlist, celebrating 10 emerging artists who we think will break through over the coming months.

It’s safe to say last year’s winner Nathan Dawe has had a fantastic 2021, releasing hits after hits with the likes of Little Mix, Anne-Marie and MoStack plusnon-stop performances at Reading Festival, his 'Way Too Long' Tour, and more!

We cannot wait to see who takes the crown and tops this year’s list!

In January, it’ll be up to you guys to decide our winner but for now, find out more about our 10 nominees below…

ArrDee

Who?Emerging as one of the UK’s most exciting rap artists, Brighton-born ArrDee has taken over the music scene with his Top 10 smash hit ‘Flowers (Say My Name)’ plus a high-profile remix with the likes Tion Wayne and Russ Millions. At just 19 years old, we’ve only seen the beginning of ArrDee and we’re sure he’s going to take 2022 by the horns!

Listen To:‘Flowers (Say My Name)’, ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘Body (Remix)’.

He says: “I’m so happy to be chosen. I grew up watching MTV and to be picked by MTV is like a dream come true to me, I will make sure I never leave this channel!”

Follow:IG - @arrdeegram

Bad Boy Chiller Crew

Who?Bad Boy Chiller Crew are a trio of West Yorkshire rappers with underground hits, and they are currently all the rave! From writing a song for a local pizzeria advert to killing it in the UK with tracks like ‘Messages’, we’re certain that 2022 is going to be their year! We cannot wait for their mixtape 'Disrespectful' to drop in January 2022 and we know it’s going to be a fav.

Listen To:‘Messages’, ‘Don’t You Worry About Me’, ‘Bike N Scoobys’.

They say:“We’re all about music and partying and we feel like MTV has very similar values and for that we salute you. If anyone is brave enough to vote for us we promise to make videos that make you laugh, dance and maybe even sometimes cry... until we physically can't anymore. We’re here to take over, not take part. Big up MTV.”

Follow:IG - @bbcc_badboychillercrew

Cat Burns

Who?From starting out busking on London’s Southbank to being shortlisted as one of the MTV PUSH UK & IRE artists for 2022; it’s safe to say the hustle paid off! Cat was TikTok’s biggest secret, but her lyricism reflecting on perspectives from relationships resonated with us all. We can’t wait to hear more from Cat, and we KNOW 2022 is going to be her year!

Listen To:‘It’s Over’, ‘Go’, ‘Into You’.

She says: “I’m so excited to be part of this list, I’ve always loved MTV, so to even be recognised is a massive thing for me!!!”

Follow:IG - @catburns

ENNY

Who?Your new fav rapper, ENNY has taken full control of her sound. We’re sure you’ve seen her viral vid of her remix on ‘Peng Black Girls’ with Jorja Smith! This breakout for her allowed us to delve into her freestyling and lyricism and WE WERE IMPRESSED! Everything ENNY puts out is a vibe and she always goes too hard; she is going to be the name everybody will be talking about for years.

Listen To:‘Bernie Mac’, ‘Peng Black Girls’, ‘I Want’.

She says:"Extremely gassed to be one of MTV'sPushArtists for 2022. It's crazy considering I grew up getting all my favourite music from the network!"

Follow:IG - @ennyintegrity

Holly Humberstone

Who?Indie-popstar Holly Humberstone has established herself as one of the UK’s biggest future talents. Her recent EP 'The Walls Are Way Too Thin'(a masterpiece) speaks about toxic relationships and we’ve never related to anything more! With a work ethic like Holly’s, she’s coming to dominate the UK indie-pop scene and we are here for it

Listen To:‘Scarlett’, ‘Falling Asleep At The Wheel’, ‘The Walls Are Way Too Thin’.

She says: “MTV has always been a place I go to watch my favourite music videos and find inspiration, so to be part of MTVPush2022 is so sick. Thank you !!!”

Follow:IG - @hollyhumberstone

Lola Young

Who?At just 21 years old, singer-songwriter Lola Young has already distinguished herself from other artists with her deep and husky tone and we can’t get enough of it. She made an appearance on 'The Late Late Show with James Corden' performing her song ‘FAKE’ and KILLED IT!!! Lola is an artist whose vocal ability matches lyrical, speaking about topics like body positivity, and she is finally getting the recognition she deserves. 2022, you better be ready for Lola!

Listen To:‘Together In Electric Dreams’, ‘FAKE’, ‘None For You’.

She says:"It means so much to be selected by MTV as one of theirPUSHartists for 2022. MTV’s always been there in the background of my life and it’s such an exciting boost for an up and coming artist like myself to be selected and supported by them."

Follow:IG - @lolayounggg

Priya Ragu

Who?Priya is like no other and is EXACTLY what the UK music scene needed! The Tamil-Swiss singer-songwriter creates elevating R&B that remains true to her heritage, and we cannot get enough. Priya serves, bops, looks, choreo and always gives everything 110%; what’s not to love? We’re sure 2022 is the year where her name will be EVERYWHERE!

Listen To:‘Lockdown’, ‘Good Love 2.0’, ‘Chicken Lemon Rice’.

She says: “Whaaaat! MTV added me as 1 of 10 artists to watch next!😱😭💖I grew up watching my fave artists on MTV, so this feels beyond surreal & means so much to me. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this!”

Follow:IG - @priyaraguofficial

Shaybo

Who?With hit after hit, Shaybo has already garnered a name for herself as the Queen of the South. Known for her lyricism, Shaybo speaks on topics such unrealistic beauty standards for women and went viral for her track ‘My Sister’ with Jorja Smith; her songs give us the therapy session we didn’t know we needed! With Shaybo’s bars, we know she’s going places.

Listen To:‘Don’t Play Me’, ‘My Sister’, ‘Friendly’.

She says: “Thank you ! I can’t believe it. A regular girl from south is on MTV hot for 2022 I’m more than excited.”

Follow:IG - @shaybomusic

Thomas Headon

Who?Melbourne-raised producer, singer-songwriter Thomas Headon is the real deal and has proven he is an artist to keep an eye on. Thomas started out releasing covers on YouTube as a young teenager which helped him begin to grow an international fanbase! Influenced by the likes of Harry Styles, Tyler, The Creator and more, Thomas started writing and producing his own music and released his EP in March 2020. 2022 is bound to be Thomas’ year; he’s got it all!

Listen To:‘Strawberry Kisses’, ‘Nobody Has To Know’, ‘Clean Me Up’.

He says:“It’s so crazy to be chosen as an artist to watch for 2022. MTV has always been the coolest thing in the world for me, it’s amazing that I'm now a part of it with this list. Thank you so much, it means the world!!!!!”

Follow:IG - @thomasheadon

Wet Leg

Who?Despite only releasing a handful of singles, Isle of Wight indie band Wet Leg are making themselves heard on this year’s MTV PUSH list! We haven’t seen a band make music this cool in a very long time, so we know they’re here to stay! There’s still so much to come for Wet Leg and we are so excited to see them dominate in 2022.

Listen To:‘Chaise Longue’, ‘Wet Dreams’.

They say:"If somebody told 16 year old us that our band would be put forward as an MTVPushnominee, we would have to had said“get outa town - you gotta be pulling my leg.” We can’t believe that we’d be put up for something like this. We feel very blessed to be playing music and are completely bowled over to have been nominated alongside so many talented up and coming artists! Thanks for your support MTV!”

Follow:IG - @wetlegband