Breakout Artists of 2025: 5AM, Seth David, Lumasi, & More

While all of the artists on this list have enjoyed successful careers up to this point, it was 2025 that they really hit their stride with debut headlining tours, monumental performances, massive releases, and surges in their following.

The following list was voted on and nominated by staff from River Beats Dance, and is listed in ALPHABETICAL ORDER.

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5AM

Nominated by Maxmilian Vanegas

Effin

Nominated by Sean Schmidt

Seth David

Nominated by Maxmilian Vanegas

Lumasi

Nominated by Maxmilian Vanegas

LYNY

Nominated by Kendall Potts