Next In Rotation

Next In Rotation™ Top 10 Female Artist List is officially here.

This list recognizes artists making the biggest impact based on our evaluation criteria:

🎵 Music Quality
🔊 Sonic Quality
📈 Local Buzz
🌆 Local Presence
💥 Local Impact
✨ Artist Image
🎤 Overall Artistry

🏆 Current Top 10

1. Sharane
2. Wayda Janaye
3. Colo Chanel
4. Aree Love
5. Pretty Ass Pumpkin
6. Just Lala
7. Okay Nala
8. Getta Glo
9. Cece Baby
10. FTB Taty

Congratulations to every artist who made this week’s list. Keep creating, keep building, and keep making noise.

Think we got it right? 👀

Who should move up?
Who got snubbed?
Who deserves to be on the next list?

👇 Drop your opinions in the comments.

Every conversation helps shine a bigger spotlight on Iowa’s independent music scene.

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Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Michelle Thebosschic, Rome Oliver, Artileon DonDonny, Bobby Ratliff, Maurice Shabazz, Deandre Mcdaniel, Perry Perry, Lawrence Soni, Alex Carter, Ryan Oconnor, Armon Diggs, Caprisha Daye, Bree Cortez, Xcosmox Oneofone, Javontis Dathan Hill, Aleeyah Bee, Adrain Peterson, Johnny Kash, Jo-Nel Dthang, Benny Flowz, Flyskii Davis, Quan Jenkins, Manuel Landero, Firstclass Mane, Mopar Zee, Real Kono, Felicity Briggs, Lala Da Prettiest

THE FIRST OFFICIAL NEXT IN ROTATION TOP 25 IS HERE. 🔥

Our rankings are built around the complete artist.

Every artist was evaluated using the factors that matter most to building a lasting career:

🔥 Local Buzz
📍 Local Presence
🌎 Local Impact
🎵 Music Quality
🎚️ Sonic Quality (Mixing & Mastering)
🎭 Image & Branding
⭐ Overall Artistry

This list represents our current snapshot of Iowa’s independent music scene based on these criteria. Rankings will continue to evolve as artists release new music, improve their craft, grow their brands, and make a bigger impact.

Whether you’re #1 or not on the list, this isn’t the finish line—it’s the beginning of the conversation.

Do you agree with the rankings?
Who got snubbed?
Who’s too high?
Who’s too low?
Who deserves to be on the next list?

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Join us LIVE every Friday from 7 PM–10 PM CST as we discover new artists, review music, debate rankings, and help the next generation of talent get in rotation.

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