Each year, at the peak of popularity, certain musical performers are located.
It can be both beginners in the world of music, and those artists who have long been on stage, but were able to release an incredibly exciting unique track.
In our article you can find out the names of the most popular singers in the world for 2019. The rating is based on the number of likes on various social networks and the number of requests for information about the artist in search engines.
10. Post Malone
Real Name American Hip Hop Artist Post malone - Austin Richard Post. He is 23 years old, he not only performs songs, but often writes them himself, and is also engaged in producing. Glory to the music artist came in 2015.
Interesting fact: Post Malone recorded tracks with such famous artists as Justin Bieber and Quavo.
A famous singer was born in New York, his father, who previously worked as a DJ, instilled in him an interest and love for music. He published the first sound recording at the age of 16.
The most famous singles of the artist can be called the following:
- "Rockstar";
- "Psycho";
- "Jackie Chan."
The singer himself is of the opinion that his music does not have a specific genre, some critics consider his style to be quite versatile, believing that such forms of playing as country, grunge, hip-hop and R&B influenced him.
9. XXXTENTACION
For his short life, an American rap artist XXXTENTACION managed to leave a mark on the world of music. His real name was Jacea Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy.
His pseudonym comes from the Spanish word "tentación", which in translation into Russian means "temptation". The prefix of the three letters "x" is taken from the personal beliefs of the performer.
He began to study music at the age of 15, his career actively developed over the course of 5 years. Success was brought to the young rapper by his debut studio album, released in 2017.
One of the singer’s most famous singles was Jocelyn Flores. Also his popular compositions were “SAD!”, “MOONLIGHT”, “BAD!” and some others.
Interesting fact: Western sources have repeatedly reported that Onfroy repeatedly went to jail, as he was engaged in robbery, beatings, and illegally owned weapons.
In June 2018, the rapper died from shots fired at him by armed strangers.
8. Not3s
British rapper Not3s born and raised in London. He began to take an interest in hip-hop music from a young age.
Fame came to him in 2017, thanks to the single "Addison Lee". His other best-known and most popular tracks are Aladdin and My Lover.
7. Khalid
American singer Khalid widely known as a performer of music in the soul genre (a musical direction of African descent based on rhythm and blues).
Khalid was born in the USA, traveled a lot to different cities and countries, since his mother was a military man.
The most famous musical compositions of the singer are:
- "Location";
- "Young Dumb & Broke";
- "Love Lies."
Thanks to them, he became a nominee and winner of numerous awards and prizes in the field of musical art.
6. Jay-Z
American rapper Jay-z 49 years old and in the world of music he has been for quite some time. Despite this, Sean Corey Carter (real name of the artist) continues to record unique tracks and remain at the peak of popularity.
Jay Z is known all over the world, he is the owner of numerous Grammy awards, and in 2018 he became the wealthiest hip-hop artist.
The rapper was born in Brooklyn, he began to record music in the 1990s. In 2003, his single Crazy in Love, recorded with Beyoncé, started from the top of western top charts and stayed there for a long time.
Interesting fact: Since 2008, a hip-hop artist has been married to R&B singer Beyonce, the couple has three children.
The most famous musical compositions of the singer can be called the following:
- "Top Off";
- "Monster";
- "Tom Ford";
- Otis
- "Why I Love You"
and many others.
5. Kendrick Lamar
Real Name Hip Hop Artist Kendrick lamar - Kendrick Lamar Duckworth. He was the first rapper to win a Pulitzer Prize.
He began to become seriously interested in music at the age of 16. Popularity came to him in 2011. He collaborated with such famous music artists as Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg and some others.
In 2012, he released his second studio album, which was widely approved by the public and critics.
The most famous tracks of the singer are:
- "Cartoon & Cereal";
- "War Is My Love";
- "The Recipe";
- "Westside, Right on Time";
- "The Heart Part 4."
Interesting fact: it is believed that the greatest influence on the musician’s work was exerted by the compositions of such artists as Tupak Shakur, Jay Z, Eminem. He inherited his life principles from some of them. Also, the musician himself in numerous interviews reported that his songs can not be attributed to any musical genre, he calls his work public.
4. Bruno Mars
American singer, producer and dancer is known in the world under the pseudonym Bruno marsbut his real name is Peter Jean Hernandez.
The performer gained popularity due to the fact that his stage performances are very unusual, he can sing in various musical styles, for example, R&B, pop, soul, reggae, hip-hop and even rock.
Bruno Mars is touring with his band, which accompanies his singing playing various musical instruments. The singer received fame in 2010.
His most famous musical compositions are:
- “Just the Way You Are”;
- Grenade
- "The Lazy Song";
- "It Will Rain";
- "Locked Out of Heaven."
Some of them were at the top of many world top charts. For them, the musician was awarded prizes and awards.
3. Yxng Bane
British rapper Yxng bane Born in 1996, his real name is Gaiston Meng. In 2015, he thoroughly took up music, uploading his tracks to one of the online music platforms.
Already in 2016, he released his debut EP, Full Moon, and in 2017 he recorded a remix of the song by the famous English artist Ed Sheeran.
Interesting fact: in a interview, a young hip-hop artist admitted that his work was influenced by such musical artists as Michael Jackson, rapper Drake, 50 Cent and others. However, he also claimed that his songs could not be attributed to a particular genre.
The most famous are the following songs by the artist:
- “Answerphone”;
- "Needed Time";
- "Vroom";
- Loyalty
- "Loving You";
- "Work."
2. Drake
The real name of the Canadian rapper Drake, music producer, actor - Aubrey Drake Graham, he was born in 1986 in Toronto.
He first gained fame after filming in the television series, which he left to begin to seriously engage in music.
In 2010, the rapper recorded his first studio album, compositions from which for a long time occupied the first places of the top charts.
The most popular artist tracks were:
- "Replacement Girl";
- "Best I Ever Had";
- "Forever";
- "Over";
- Marvins Room
- "Started from the Bottom";
- "Worst Behavior."
Interesting fact: in his songs, the performer often raises themes of wealth, love relationships and fame. His work was influenced by Kanye West, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne.
1. Ed Sheeran
Fame British pop artist Ed sheeran brought the track "The A Team".
He learned to sing and play the guitar at an early age. In 2008, the artist moved to London, where he began to give small concerts.
In 2014, the singer recorded a new album, which brought him success. He also actively collaborated with world-famous stars, for example, Taylor Swift, Michael Rosenberg.
Such songs as became popular with the singer:
- “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You”;
- Lego House
- "Small Bump";
- "Photograph";
- “Shape Of You”;
- "Perfect";
- "Happier";
- "Cross Me"
and many others.