The prestigious magazine Billboard has published a list highlighting the most influential artists in the pop industry during the first quarter of the 21st century. The payroll, which places in the first positions Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Rihanna not only celebrates female talent, but also the diversity and global reach of contemporary music.
The study, which took several months of analysis, was based on multiple criteria to select the most outstanding singers, considering sales, positions on charts, cultural impact, presence on social networks, capacity for innovation and influence in the industry.
Who is the only South American artist on the Billboard list?
The only South American artist on the list of the 25 most important of the 21st century is the Colombian Shakira who is ranked 17. The magazine highlighted her ability to fuse Latin rhythms with pop and rock, which has established her as one of the most global singers of her generation.
According to Billboard, “Shakira not only emerged as a global force in music, she changed the way Latin artists crossed over into the mainstream and thrived there.” ( …)By combining her Colombian roots with a keen pop sensibility, she broke linguistic barriers, paving the way for the breakthroughs that non-English-speaking artists who followed her would enjoy.”
Shakira is currently 47 years old. Photo: Miami Stereo
Which Latin artist is among the 25 most important artists of the 21st century?
Bad Bunny the Puerto Rican artist, is ranked 23rd on the Billboard chart. The magazine noted that, in his meteoric rise, he has revolutionized the genre of reggaeton and Latin trap, bringing them to a global audience and becoming one of the most listened to singers in the world.
What distinguishes ‘Conejo Malo’ is his ability to remain faithful to his roots and musical style without giving in to the demands of the Anglo-Saxon market, something that has allowed his music to be consumed massively in both Latin America and the United States. Billboard revealed that, “over the course of six years, he infiltrated the mainstream in a remarkable way that no other Spanish-speaking artist has ever achieved.”
List of the 25 most important artists of the 21st century according to Billboard
Beyonce
Taylor Swift
Rihanna
drake
Lady Gaga
Britney Spears
Kanye West
justin bieber
Ariana Grande
Adele
Usher
Eminem
Nicki Minaj
Justin Timberlake
Miley Cyrus
Jay-Z
Shakira
The Weeknd
bts
Bruno Mars
lil wayne
One Direction
Bad Bunny
Ed Sheeran
Katy Perry.
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