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The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing

2019Returning Series1 Season9 Episodes10.0TMDB
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21 up-and-coming R&B and hip hop artists have 30 seconds to prove they deserve to stay in the competition.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Welcome To Hollywood

Jul 9, 2019

Damon Dash, Tina Davis and Zaytoven give 21 up-and-coming R&B and hip-hop artists 30 seconds to prove they deserve to stay in the competition; the stakes are high as the playing field is cut to 12 contestants.

Episode 2: Secure the Bag

Jul 16, 2019

The League sends the artists to the 3rd Street Promenade to test their skills and to see who can make the most money entertaining crowds; celebrity mentor Joe Budden checks their freestyle flow with a cypher challenge.

Episode 3: Control Your Instrument

Jul 23, 2019

Tina Davis puts the artists through an exhausting obstacle course to test their vocal stamina; celebrity mentor Tamar Braxton provides the artists with some jaw-dropping uncensored advice.

Episode 4: Producing a Hit101

Jul 30, 2019

Zaytoven shares one of his trap beats with the artists for a freestyle challenge; tensions flare when the artists must break into teams before stopping by Big Boy's radio show and performing live.

Episode 5: The Drip

Aug 6, 2019

Damon Dash offers a crash course in style, fashion and attitude; model and rapper Kash Doll stops by to help the artists upgrade their looks.

Episode 6: Showmanship-Bring It!

Aug 13, 2019

One of the artists makes a shocking announcement; celebrity mentor Lil Kim surprises the artists at dance rehearsals and gives them a lesson on commanding the stage.

Episode 7: Owning Your Truth

Aug 20, 2019

Hollywood producer and motivational speaker Devon Franklin drops some wisdom on the artists; celebrity mentor Remy Ma has a heart-to-heart with one of the artists.

Episode 8: Fanfest

Aug 27, 2019

Celebrity mentor Keyshia Cole gives the final five artists a social media challenge and hosts this week's elimination challenge that tests fan engagement.

Episode 9: Making the Video

Sep 3, 2019

The final four are tasked with making a hit song and music video for AT&T's Dream In Black campaign; singer-songwriter Tank and the late rapper Nipsey Hussle help the artists.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Next Big Thing Season 1 premiere?

The Next Big Thing Season 1 premiered on July 9, 2019.

How many episodes are in The Next Big Thing Season 1?

The Next Big Thing Season 1 has 9 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Next Big Thing Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Welcome To Hollywood". It aired on July 9, 2019.

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