YouTube Music has announced the list of artists selected for the Founders Class of 2022. Two Indian independent artists, Noor Chahal and Kayan, were among 30 selected artists from across genres and continents. Foundry is YouTube’s incubator for independent artists. It was created in 2015 and has since helped a number of artists at all stages of their careers, according to the company. As part of the Founders Class of 2022, Noor Chahal and Kayan will receive funding to create and launch new music.
The list of selected artists of the YouTube Founders Team in 2022 has been announced. It includes two artists from India, Noor Chahal and Kayan. Total, YouTube selected 30 independent artists from across genres and continents. As selected independent artists, Noor Chahal and Kayan will receive funding and support to create and release new music on the show.
Foundry was founded in 2015 as YouTube’s independent music incubator to support indie artists at all stages of their careers with annual development classes and ongoing release support campaigns. continuously, the company added. The show has been designed for independent artists. It gives them the strategic partnership, marketing and seed funding support artists need to make music.
Pawan Agarwal, Director, Music Partners (India and South Asia) at YouTube, said, “Foundry gives indie artists the springboard to success and we’re excited to support new artists. float like that and reduce barriers in their journey.”
In addition to India, YouTube’s Foundry 2022 class includes artists from the US, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, and sub-Saharan Africa. Artists in genres like country, afropop, soul, latin urban, etc. have been included in the list. YouTube also created a playlists titled Foundry Class of 2022 includes a song by each artist.
When selected to the Founders Class of 2022, Noor Chahal said, “I find Foundry helps my music reach new people and ensures that my potential is not discovered or unrecognized. Every indie artist needs such a boost, and I have nothing but gratitude to YouTube for this opportunity. “
Seedhe Maut, rap duo from Delhi, joined YouTube’s Founders Class of 2021. During this year’s Founders Class, the duo said: “Being chosen as a member of Foundry has given us the opportunity to broaden our horizons and share our music more widely with the community. YouTube as a platform has grown exponentially in sharing our work and connecting with more people globally.”
