In part 2 of the 2015 edition of DZI: The Voice‘s “25 Music Acts You Need To Know”, five distinct talents are placed in the spotlight. Former reality talent show competitors, nostalgic rockers, a mysterious emcee, and an experienced live performer are making major moves in the music world. Get familiar with them now.

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Ellen Henderson

Genre: Pop

Hometown: Tetney, England

Description: The British singer-songwriter joins One Direction as one of the most successful alum from the British version of The X-Factor. Henderson didn’t win the singing competition, but the 19-year-old pianist went on to release the platinum-selling single “Ghost” and U.K. #1 album Chapter One.

Key Projects: Chapter One LP; “Glow” Single; “Ghost” Single; “Mirror Man” Single

Connect: ellahenderson.co.uk; Twitter – @EllaHenderson; Instagram – @Official_EllaHenderson

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GoldLink

Genre: Hip Hop

Hometown: Washington, DC

Description: Surrounding himself in an air of mystery has not stopped the DMV upstart from garnering attention beyond…