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The Next Big Thing (2019–2019) — music on BET

The answer: Concluded September 10, 2019.
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Genre
Music
Network / streamer
BET
Premiered
July 9, 2019
Ended
September 10, 2019
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
10episodes

About The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing ended on September 10, 2019, on BET.

It was a music competition series that aired in 2019, showcasing 12 contestants competing in an immersive artist development bootcamp. The show aimed to identify emerging musical talent, with the final two finalists earning the opportunity to audition for four major record labels and potentially sign a record deal. The judging panel included industry figures Tina Davis, Dame Dash, and Zaytoven, while guest mentors such as Tamar Braxton and Lil' Kim provided additional guidance.

The series was a reality competition that combined elements of talent discovery and artist development. It was a one-season show that premiered on July 9, 2019, and concluded on September 10, 2019. The episodes were approximately 60 minutes long, offering viewers an inside look at the contestants' journey and the mentorship process.

The Next Big Thing episode schedule

10 aired

Aired · 10

DateEp.Title
September 10, 2019 S1·E10 The Record Label Deal Goes To...
September 3, 2019 S1·E9 Making the Video
August 27, 2019 S1·E8 Fanfest
August 20, 2019 S1·E7 Owning Your Truth
August 13, 2019 S1·E6 Showmanship-Bring It!
August 6, 2019 S1·E5 The Drip
July 30, 2019 S1·E4 Producing a Hit101
July 23, 2019 S1·E3 Control Your Instrument
July 16, 2019 S1·E2 Secure the Bag
July 9, 2019 S1·E1 Welcome to Hollywood