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Mar 11, 2024 · Only including popular artists releasing new music right now, this list of current pop singers and musicians features new pop artists to watch in 2020 and rising stars, like Lauv and Charli XCX, as well as the most famous, constantly-trending hit singers, like Lady Gaga and The Weeknd.
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- The Beatles. The Beatles are the band by which nearly everything else in pop music is matched and measured. Their influence on artists who followed their phenomenal career, from 1960 to 1970, is unmeasurable.
- Elvis Presley. Without Elvis Presley, its hard to imagine how much of what came after in pop and rock music could have happened. He brought rock 'n' roll into American living rooms and became a larger-than-life cultural icon.
- Elton John. Elton John is the foremost piano player in pop music history. He has released more than 50 top 40 singles, including a phenomenal 38 consecutive top 40 singles from 1972 through 1986.
- Madonna. Madonna has released 37 top 10 pop hits in the United States, more than any other artist. She also ranks as the top dance artist of all time. Seven of her albums have debuted at No. 1 in the United States, and she is a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
- Michael Jackson
- Prince
- Ed Sheeran
- Ariana Grande
- Beyoncé
- Bruno Mars
- Taylor Swift
- Harry Styles
- Dua Lipa
- Shawn Mendes
As the King of Pop, it makes sense to begin the list with Michael Jackson. The legendary singer achieved fame at a young age through his musical family and their group, the Jackson 5. This led him to regular studio work and performances across the Midwest, notably through Motown Records. Jackson became even more popular with hit albums like Thrille...
Our next singer is known for his flamboyant stage presence, extravagant fashion sense, and eclectic work. He’s none other than Prince Rogers Nelson, best known as Prince. Prince’s career took off in the 1980s when he achieved worldwide fame with his albums 1999 and Purple Rain. The latter album doubled as a soundtrack for the movie of the same name...
Just a little over a decade ago, Ed Sheeran started releasing independent EPs. He was soon signed to Asylum Records and wowed the fans with his debut album, +(Plus), in 2011. Sheeran’s style of blending soft rock, pop, and folk-pop has gained worldwide following. His songs constantly reach the top 10 in UK and US charts, some establishing themselve...
Our third pop artist is on a level of her own. Ariana Grandehas a lot of “most” to her title: most followed and most subscribed female artist on YouTube and Spotify, and most streamed on Spotify and Apple Music. She also holds 30 Guinness World Records! Her albums debuted at #1 on the charts consecutively, and three of her songs — “7 Rings,” “Thank...
The journey to stardom of Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter — or simply Beyoncé— began as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child. Following the disbandment of the group, she embarked on a successful solo career that skyrocketed her to global fame. Her first solo album, Dangerously in Love, was a commercial success and received critical acclaim, earning he...
Hailing from Hawaii, Bruno Marsis known for fusing funk, soul, R&B, and reggae to create a unique blend of pop music that has fans screaming for more. Before embarking on a solo career, Mars was already an established songwriter. He has written and co-written for other popular artists, like Adam Levine, Sean Kingston, and Travie McCoy. Then in 2010...
Among one of the most famous female pop singers, Taylor Swift has influenced fans with nine studio albums consecutively topping charts, beginning with Fearlessin 2008. Songs that have helped continue her momentum in popularity to this day are “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” “Look What You Made Me Do,” and “Anti-Hero.” All these have topped charts wo...
English singer-songwriter Harry Styleshad his start with the popular boy band One Direction. The group constantly contributed to being in charts worldwide, with studio albums from 2012 to 2015 peaking at #1. When One Direction went into hiatus, Styles started a solo career, which continued his fame. Both his eponymous debut album and its lead singl...
If you’re into disco-pop, Dua Lipamust be on your playlist. She’s known for songs that can get the body moving to the beat, like “IDGAF” and “New Rules” from her self-titled debut album. Lipa has only released two studio albums, Future Nostalgiabeing the latest in 2020. However, both have landed the singer several awards, from Brit Awards to Grammy...
Many artists found their musical start on the internet, and Shawn Mendesis one of them. His short cover video for Justin Bieber’s “As Long as You Love Me” gained quite the following on Vine, now a discontinued app, where he was discovered. After signing with Island Records in 2014, Mendes went on to drop four studio albums, all of which topped char...
- Justin Bieber. At age 21, after a long string of negative tabloid publicity, former teen pop star Justin Bieber has emerged more successful than ever. His single "What Do You Mean?"
- Adele. It has been four years since Adele dominated the pop music world with her worldwide #1 hit album 21. Now she is back and she broke a number of records once again.
- Drake. Rapper Drake's success far exceeds the boundaries of hip hop. His surprise release album If You're Reading This, It's Too Late sold nearly 500,000 copies in just three days of release.
- The Weeknd. Canadian R&B singer The Weeknd earned his first major pop chart success in the US as lead artist with his top 5 hit "Earned It" from the soundtrack to the hit movie Fifty Shades of Grey early in the year.
Dec 8, 2021 · Comeback of the Year: Willow | Rookie of the Year: Olivia Rodrigo | No. 10: Bad Bunny | No. 9: Dua Lipa | No. 8: Justin Bieber | No. 7: Drake | No. 6: BTS | No. 5: The Weeknd | No. 4: Doja Cat |...
Dec 28, 2022 · From pop stars unleashing their naughty sides to singles that transported us back to the '2000s and beyond, there were several major moments in pop music this year. Dive into eight of the genre's most dominant trends below.
