From its early days, YouTube proved to be a good source for lots of music. Most people know the big stories emerging from this confluence—Bieber, VEVO, Gangnam Style—but an arguably just as important story is not as well known. Many musicians chose YouTube to build their careers, skipping the line to the major labels’ doors, and connecting directly to their audiences. With a mix of covers of popular songs, original music, cool and hilarious concept videos and great engagement with fanbases, these five artists are emerging as ones to watch closely in 2016.

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