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Diverse Talent Electrifies SXSW: Hip-Hop, R&B, and Latin Acts
16 Mar
Summary
- Dizzy Fae mesmerized crowds with soulful vocals and a captivating SWV cover.
- Alicia Creti showcased her powerful voice with new tracks and her MINDFIELDS project.
- Kairo Keyz and Babyfxce E energized the audience with dynamic hip-hop performances.
The Mohawk stage at Billboard House @ SXSW pulsed with vibrant performances during its hip-hop and R&B focused opening day on Friday, March 13, 2026. Emerging artist Dizzy Fae commanded attention with her soulful R&B, enchanting the crowd with a notable rendition of SWV's "You're Always on My Mind." She also performed emotional tracks and her new single, "Cupid's Call."
Singer Alicia Creti demonstrated her vocal prowess with deeply felt ballads, introducing attendees to songs like "Strange" and her recently released MINDFIELDS project. The energy escalated with British rapper Kairo Keyz, who ignited the atmosphere with his hit "Went Up." He passed the stage to Babyfxce E, who continued the momentum, reinforcing his presence in the Flint music scene.
Subsequent days at Billboard House featured a variety of artists. Saturday, March 14, 2026, spotlighted up-and-coming Latin artists, while Sunday, March 15, 2026, saw performances like Momo Boyd of Infinity Song, who debuted an unreleased track titled "Cold Hands."
