The BBC Sound of 2014 longlist was revealed this morning. The list has a strong track record when it comes to predicting the acts that are set to make big waves over the coming calendar year with previous winners including Adele, Ellie Goulding and Jessie J.

The overall winner won’t be announced until January 10 but that hasn’t stopped speculation as to who is likely to take home the coveted prize. Early favourites include Disclosure collaborator Sam Smith and Chicago emcee Chance the Rapper.

The BBC Sound of 2014 is:

BANKS
Chance The Rapper
Ella Eyre
FKA twigs
George Ezra
Jungle
Kelela
Luke Sital-Singh
MNEK
Nick Mulvey
Royal Blood
Sam Smith
Sampha
Say Lou Lou