Our Roster
The Artist Development Programme is a partnership with Stellar Songs. This partnership has added a powerhouse of support for artists and ensured sessions as part of the Programme. The chosen artist receives a budget of £5000 on hard costs, such as mixing, mastering, PR, plugging, tour support, videos, etc., and mentorship support from the iluvlive & Stellar Songs team for 12 months.
DeeRiginal
“A lot can happen in 12 months. I look forward to the next part of my journey with iluvlive’s support. This time next year we’ll look back at this and smile.”
DeeRiginal is an artist from Central London who makes FRESH AIR MUSIC. Music that is literally a "breath of fresh air". Music that "feels good to make and listen to", as Dee would put it.His vocal approach to music is often described as a fusion of Grime and R&B, although at times, elements of spoken word can be heard in the delivery of his introspective lyrics. The beats behind his voice are often hybrids of two genres or more.Drew.
“I’m feeling super grateful to have been chosen for this programme. It makes me so exited for the future of my artistry and music career. I can’t wait to see what the next 12 months brings!”
Drew, a 19-year-old from Epping, London, gained prominence on TikTok, amassing 200,000 followers with her covers. After graduating from ELAM and starring in a National Theatre play, she turned to music. Her debut single "Sleeves," about growing up in adoption, went viral, gaining 80,000 Spotify streams. Inspired by Adele, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish, Drew's ethereal indie-pop sound led to a sold-out headline show at Paper Dress Vintage.STORRY
“Thank you iluvlive and Stellar Songs for surprising me and having me be a part of this awesome development program. I feel like my team has now expanded and we’re not doing this alone! It’s only up from here. :-) We appreciate it dearly.”
STORRY is a sex-positive, queer, and feminist artist who fearlessly shapes culture through raw and honest art. Her music, which spans genres including R&B, Soul, and Pop, is deeply rooted in her life experiences. She has collaborated with industry giants such as Stormzy, Burna Boy, Sly & Robbie, and Junia-T, establishing herself as an in-demand artist.VALNTNA
“I am excited to be embarking on this jo“I’m really excited to be joining the ILL Artist Development Programme &
looking forward to working with the team in becoming the best Artist I can be.”
VALNTNA is a powerhouse vocalist, making waves with her take on 90’s R&B and Soul, creating her own distinct style. Using her music to create unity and healing, the artist oozes positivity and sends an important message about self-love. 2023 single, Glow Queen reached 63.1K on TikTok videos and reached 10M total views on TikTok in August 2023.Previous support has come from Reprezent Radio, BBC 1Xtra, Pulse88, Spotify, GRM Daily, Notion, and Wonderland.