Sure, we taught you to look trendy with the way you dress and sound trendy with movie choices, but it’s nothing if you’re not also blasting the right trendy music. Check out our choices so you can get with the in-crowd!
Taylor Swift
She is a world-famous singer who writes songs often inspired by her own personal life. At the young age of 14, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in music. This superstar has quickly risen to fame with her debut album in 2006, Taylor Swift, and has continued to create albums such as Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, reputation, lover, folklore, Midnights, and now her newest album, The Tortured Poets Department. In addition to these albums, she has re-recorded numerous preexisting albums and added the name Taylor’s Version to the end of the album name. She has won numerous awards, including 14 Grammy Awards. This 34-year-old is now one of the world’s best-selling music artists and an influential figure in the music industry.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “So It Goes…”
- “Clean”
- “Death by a Thousand Cuts”
Olivia Rodrigo
This young singer, known by some as “always crying” is a Filipino-American 21-year-old girl who has made numerous top 100 songs. With hits such as “Vampire,” “drivers’ license,” and “good 4 u,” she really knows what the young generations like. Olivia has been in the spotlight since a young age and starred as a young actress in shows like Bizardvark, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. At 17, she wrote her first album Sour, with songs like “jealousy, jealousy,” and “Traitor.” In 2023, she released her sophomore album GUTS and is currently on The Guts World Tour, which is her second world tour after the Sour Tour. It is evident that this superstar on the rise will continue to make history, so we strongly encourage you to keep an eye out for her music.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “Vampire”
- “Get him back!”
- “jealousy, jealousy”
The Weeknd
This singer, also known as Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer known for his dark and unique musical style. How did this famous artist become this popular? Well, it all started in 2010 when he anonymously uploaded a couple of songs to his YouTube channel. His debut album, which came out in 2013, was named Kiss Land, followed by the commercially successful Beauty Behind the Madness in 2015, which featured the hit single “The Hills” and the chart-topping “Can’t Feel My Face.” His subsequent albums, Starboy and After Hours, have continued to solidify his status as a major figure in pop music, with After Hours featuring the smash hit “Blinding Lights.” The Weeknd’s work is characterized by its innovation, versatility, and his ability to craft chart-topping songs that also explore darker, more introspective themes.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “The Party & The After Party”
- “The Hills”
- “Stargirl Interlude”
Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey is an American singer-songwriter known for her cinematic sound and aesthetic, with music that often explores themes of tragic romance, glamor, and melancholia, interlaced with references to pop culture and American iconography. Born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant on June 21, 1985, in New York City, she embarked on her music career in 2005 but gained international fame with her breakthrough single “Video Games” in 2011. Her debut album in 2012, Born to Die, was a commercial success and established her as a unique and influential artist in the music industry. Lana Del Rey’s work is marked by its stylized, nostalgic quality, drawing on ‘50s and ‘60s Americana, which has garnered her a devoted fan base and critical acclaim. She has continued to release critically successful albums, including Ultraviolence, Honeymoon, Lust for Life, Norman F**king Rockwell!, and Chemtrails over the Country Club, contributing to her reputation as a modern pop icon.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “Peppers”
- “Summertime Sadness”
- “How to disappear”
Frank Ocean
An acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and record producer, he is known for his idiosyncratic musical style, introspective and elliptical songwriting, and wide-ranging influences. Born Christopher Edwin Breaux on October 28, 1987, in Long Beach, California, he began his career as a ghostwriter for several prominent artists. Ocean rose to fame in 2012 with the release of his debut studio album, Channel Orange, which was greeted with critical acclaim and earned him a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. His subsequent album, Blonde, released in 2016, further cemented his reputation as a visionary artist, showcasing his ability to blend genres and lyrical depth. Ocean’s music often explores themes of love, identity, and personal reflection, and he is praised for his unique sound and his influence on the broader landscape of contemporary music.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “Nights”
- “Pink Matter”
- “Ivy”
SZA
Born Solána Imani Rowe on November 8, 1990, she is an American singer and songwriter renowned for her unique voice and blend of various musical genres, including R&B, soul, hip-hop, and Indian music. She first gained attention with the release of her debut EP, See.SZA.Run in 2012, followed by her second EP, S, in 2013. Her breakout came with her third EP, Z, in 2014, and her critically acclaimed debut album Ctrl in 2017. Ctrl was praised for its honest and introspective lyrics, dealing with themes of femininity, sexuality, and self-esteem, and earned her several Grammy Award nominations. SZA’s music is characterized by its ethereal production, unorthodox song structures, and candid songwriting, which has resonated with a broad audience and solidified her position as a leading voice in contemporary R&B.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “Nobody gets me”
- “Prom”
- “Broken Clocks”
Tyla
Tyla is a South African singer who is new to the industry and has already made several hits. Some of her most popular songs include “Water” and “Truth or Dare.” This 22-year-old artist has had her songs all over the internet and has charted in the top 100 songs all over the world. She recently released her newest album on March 22 called TYLA, which has many great songs. To accompany her music career, she also posts on social media, specifically TikTok, regularly and has over 7 million followers. She is an inspiration for many South Africans and is doing an amazing job of making the people that she represents proud.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “Water”
- “Truth or Dare”
- “Safer”
Drake
Drake is a Canadian rapper who started his music career in 2006. However, he gained fame because of his role as basketball player Jimmy Brooks in the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation. He became a phenomenon in the rap world after his album Thank Me Later went platinum in 2010. His full name is Aubrey Drake Graham and he is 37 years old. His songs often go viral on TikTok, with people speeding up his sounds and using them for lip sync videos. Some of his most popular songs include “One Dance,” “Passionfruit,” and “Rich Baby Daddy.” He has won five Grammy Awards and has earned 51 nominations. In all, he has won 193 awards for his music. Drake is the 5th artist globally according to Spotify and continues to grow into a world superstar known for his catchy and genius rapping/songwriting.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “Fair Trade”
- “Passionfruit”
- “Redemption”
Billie Eilish
This 22-year-old singer is the youngest artist to win the Grammys for Album of the Year and Record of the Year. In total, she has won nine Grammys. She was born in LA, California, and gained attention as a teenager in 2016 for her song “Ocean Eyes.” In 2019, she released her song “Bad Guy,” which became her first #1 hit in the US. She is known for her sultry yet deep music style. In 2023, she released a song for the Barbie movie called “What Was I Made For,” which won Song of the Year at the 2023 Grammys. She writes songs along with her brother Finneas Eilish, and together they’ve performed at the Academy Awards. It is a strongly supported assumption, because of her history of accomplishments, that she will become a legend in the music industry.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “Happier Than Ever”
- “What Was I Made For”
- “The 30th”
Ariana Grande
Born in Florida, this pop star started off as an actress, where her first popular role as Cat Valentine in Victorious aired on Nickelodeon and later had a spin-off show called Sam and Cat. Her debut album, Yours Truly, was released in 2013 and included her first hit, “The Way,” which featured her previous boyfriend Mac Miller. This was followed by her second album, My Everything. She is 30 years old and has a brother named Frankie Grande. Some of her most popular songs include “Thank You Next,” “7 Rings,” “God is a Woman,” and “Positions.” However, she is known as the “queen of pop,” in the words of Niki Minaj, as she has made countless hits throughout her career. In early 2024, she released her newest album called eternal sunshine after her almost 3 year hiatus. This album includes songs like “We Can’t Be Friends,” “The Boy is Mine,” and “Yes, and?,” which is a single. We can’t wait to see what Ariana has in store now that she is back in the music business, as she always manages to make songs that immediately go onto our playlists.
Our Top 3 Songs;
- “7 Rings”
- ”no tears left to cry”
- ”the boy is mine”