Babyfxce E, Dizzy Fae & Alicia Creti Perform at Billboard House @ SXSW

BabyFxce E at Billboard House @ SXSW - Day 1 on March 13, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Chauncey Scott Trending on Billboard As insightful interviews and industry conversations took place inside, a handful of emerging artists hit the outdoor Mohawk stage at Billboard House @ SXSW. It was a hip-hop and R&B-themed day one to kick things off on Friday afternoon (March 13) in Austin, as Dizzy Fae took the stage shortly after noon CT following DJ Cortez’s set to warm up the crowd. Related Riley Green Struck by Thrown Phone During Melbourne Concert Don Toliver Asserts Superstar Status With High-'OCTANE' Performance at Billboard The Stage @ SXSW Junior H Talks Embracing Vulnerability, Disney Obsession at SXSW: 'You Could Say I'm the Godfather of Sad Kids' Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news The Minnesota native’s luscious vocals had the audience in a trance with her SWV cover of “You’re Always on My Mind.” She dipped into various avenues of her discography with emotional ballads like “Try,” “Magnify,” “I Can’t Lend You My Heart,” and her newest track, “Cupid’s Call,” which she bills as a “rediscovery of self-love.” View this post on Instagram Alicia Creti is a vocal powerhouse and her candid ballads stole the show at Billboard House. She introduced a pack of new fans to the carnal desires of the weighty “Strange,” which found the Montreal native grappling with love. Creti also welcomed Mohawk attendees to the world surrounding her potent MINDFIELDS project, which arrived earlier in March. View this post on Instagram Kairo Keyz brought his frenetic energy across the pond to SXSW. The British rapper turned the crowd up with his “Went Up” anthem and a handful of bustling tracks before passing the baton to Babyfxce E, who closed the showcase. The Michigan resident continued to build on the momentum from his 2026 Da Realest album, while solidifying himself as next up on the Flint scene. View this post on Instagram Up-and-coming Latin artists took center stage at Billboard House on Saturday (March 14), while Sunday (March 15) saw a mix of talent highlighted by Infinity Song’s Momo Boyd, who performed an unreleased track titled “Cold Hands” for the crowd. View this post on Instagram Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Leave a Comment Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Name * Email * Website Post Comment Want to know what everyone in the music business is talking about? Get in the know on Visit Billboard Pro for music business news