Launchpad X Wakefield Exchange

Join our first ever Launchpad x WX to hear outstanding live music from musicians across Yorkshire. The full lineup is below, don’t miss it!

Line Up

TjTUCKER 

TjTUCKER is a multifaceted alchemist—artist, producer, and co-founder of the independent production house Heroes Never Die. Since relocating north, he’s carved out a name through magnetic live performances, introspective lyrics, sharp flows, and soulful, genre-bending production. Now fronting The Legends With No Name, a band blending hip-hop, jazz, and Latin influences, he’s supported staple hip-hop acts like Coops, Oddisee, and House of Pharaohs across key Leeds venues. Recent singles ‘Transmuting’ and ‘Backwoods’ set the tone for his latest EP Calm + Casual (June 20).

Akin Amusan

Akin Amusan is an independent RnB/Pop singer-songwriter, known for his distinctive blend of Gospel, Jazz, and RnB with influences from Pop and singer-songwriter music. Akin has established himself as a highly sought-after session musician and versatile vocalist, performing as a backing singer for major artists such as Jorja Smith, Stormzy, Dave, and Giveon. These opportunities have taken him around the world, performing on iconic stages including the O2 Arena, Montreux Jazz Festival, and Global Citizen Festival in Ghana. He has also appeared on prominent TV shows such as the Brit Awards, MTV EMA Awards, Graham Norton, and The Jonathan Ross Show.

In 2017, Akin was featured in BBC One's hit TV series Pitch Battle as part of the winning group, Leeds Contemporary Singers, where his vocal arranging skills were praised by Will Young, Gareth Malone, Kelis, and Jermaine Jackson. As a songwriter, Akin penned "Body Conversation," performed by global Afro-pop star Ric Hassani on his album 'The Prince I Became.' He has opened for RnB and Soul icons such as Lalah Hathaway, PJ Morton, and Eric Benét.

Neo 21

Neo 21 is a Bradford-based Afrofusion artist whose sound blends Afrobeats, melodic UK rap, and reflective lyricism into music that resonates deeply with both local and international audiences. Rooted in his Nigerian heritage and shaped by his experience in West Yorkshire, Neo 21 has carved a unique lane in the UK’s independent music space—marked by storytelling, sonic range, and sharp creative direction.

His debut EP Teriqus, released in July 2025, showcases this fusion across four tracks exploring themes of ambition, vulnerability, self-belief, and cultural identity. The project follows a year of steady momentum: three singles, over 70,000 streams, playlist and radio support (Amazing Radio UK/US, BCB), and write-ups from over 70 outlets including The Guardian, Telegraph & Argus, Daily Trust, and Conversations About Her.

Neo 21’s live presence has grown with performances across West Yorkshire and beyond—including appearances at Duncan Mighty Live, Music X Tech 2025, BAFA Festival, and the Community Stars Award. His music is clean, thought-provoking, and performance-ready—created for audiences who want more than a vibe, but a story to hold on to.