Eighteen-year-old hip-hop prodigy Temi NLA to perform on the Hot Press Y&E Series tonight

We are delighted to announce a special performance from Temi NLA as part of the Hot Press Y&E Series tonight!

Presented in conjunction with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the new series will feature an impressive total of 40 exclusive, intimate sets. You can watch Temi's performance tonight, October 26th, at 7pm, streamed live on the Hot Press Instagram.

A singer-songwriter and producer hailing from the North East Inner City of Dublin, Temi NLA has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting and compelling new Irish voices. Soulfully merging hip hop, rap and R&B, Temi's style is the perfect storm of slick vocals, hypnotic beats and whirlwind verses, citing the likes of Chris Brown, Iann Dior and Ne-Yo as sonic inspirations.

A bona fide musical wunderkind, NLA performed a headline show at the Sound House earlier this year before he was legally able to drink — suffice to say Temi's talent speaks for itself...

A strong sense of spiritual faith is also at the core of Temi's artistry, his music bearing an emphatic sentiment — "PUT GOD FIRST." Temi NLA — meaning Temi the Great — derives from his African name, Temitope, of his father’s Yoruba tribe in Nigeria. This year also saw Temi hailed as a Hot Press New Local Hero finalist.

Watch Temi NLA on Hot Press' The Y&E Series – supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media – live on the Hot Press Instagram (@hotpressmagazine) at 7pm tonight.

Also coming up this week on the Hot Press Y&E series....

Friday 27th: Siobhán Winifred

Having grown up in an Irish family in the tranquil embrace of Dorset, Siobhan Winifred’s music has deservedly gained plaudits from some notable names in music -  including James Bay, Modernlove., and BBC Introducing.  Inspired by acts such as Rufus Wainwright, Leonard Cohen, and Alex Turner,  her most recent ethereal single ‘Killers’ explores navigating complicated relationships with narcissistic individuals - showcasing her innate ability to transform complex human experiences into poignant musical narratives.

Saturday 28th: Aaron Rowe

Aaron Rowe has earned acclaim in his native Dublin for his powerful vocal ability. No stranger to the live scene, he has supported Irish titans like Christy Dignam, Gavin James, Paddy Casey and Mik Pyro amongst many others.  Rowe makes his long overdue transition from pub singer to bona-fide recording artist with the emotive 'Drawing The Line' - a song encapsulating the artist's struggle for self-esteem following an untimely break-up.

Sunday 29th: Taylor D

A Clondalkin native transcending conventional pop boundaries , this award-winning songwriter has been making waves across the globe - crowned "First Choice Radio UK Artist of the Year," Taylor D’s music has garnered radio play as far away as Australia, Japan and the U.S.  Her flirtatious Fan Girl EP his a fun homage to her listeners and pop diva superfans all over the world.