AceMo, Dj Sliink, AK (US), CTRLZORA, DJ SOUL SLINGER, Gabrielle Kwarteng, Hercules & Love Affair, Jamie 3:26, JMT (2), Kenny Dope, Terry Hunter, Loren, Nick León, Ryan Elliott, Sinistarr, Skream, Soul Clap, Stacy Christine, The Illustrious Blacks

Top ~20% of the index (after Must See). Either a mid-size touring act in a great room, or a rising act at a flagship venue, or a top-tier artist in a smaller venue. Reliable quality, with a clear reason it caught our ranker's attention.