Top Ranked Artists in the World

Many new music artists have risen to fame since the last time we covered the most popular singers in 2023. Artists that we may have never expected to be in the top 5 have proven us wrong! At this moment, we have some of the most awesome top artists in the world! 

5. Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish rose to fame in 2015 with her hit single “Ocean Eyes”! Since then, she and her music have evolved so much. Multiple of her albums, including “WHEN WE FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO?” and “Happier Than Ever” has reached the number one spot in multiple countries. Billie has 107,907,213 monthly listeners on Spotify! She has received nine Grammys in the past years with her amazing talent for singing. 

4. Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar is known for his lyricism and ability to make all his lyrics flow smoothly with the rhythm of the song. He recently shocked people around the world with the beef between him and Drake. The rap battle that he and Drake went through brought some awesome music to our ears. He performed at the 2025 Super Bowl with some of his best songs like “HUMBLE” and “All The Stars” with his co-star SZA. In 2024, he released his album GNX which contains so many amazing songs and even features that will blow your mind! Kendrick has 109,561,228 monthly listeners on Spotify! 

3. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is a 14-time GRAMMY winner with her one-of-a-kind music. Her most popular songs are “Bad Romance”, “Poker Face”, and “Telephone”. In 2018, Lady Gaga starred in A Star is Born, and her hit song “Shallow” blew up! She has an album named “MAYHEM” that is set to release on March 7, 2025. On February 3, 2025, one of her singles named “Abracadabra” gave us a glimpse of what the album will be like. Lady Gaga has 124,595,645 monthly listeners on Spotify!

2. The Weekend

No one can say R&B without The Weekend. The Weekend’s hit single “Blinding Lights” came out in 2020 and since then, The Weekend has taken off in his career! It peaked at number one in more than 30 countries, making headlines and all. His album “After Hours” has taken the top spot in R&B streaming albums. Not only that, but his album “Starboy” has made number 2! The Weekend has 125,937,923 monthly listeners on Spotify

1. Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars has received 15 GRAMMYS with his music that brings everyone joy. All the work Bruno Mars has put into his career has made him the top-selling artist in the world! His most popular song on Spotify is Die With A Smile, released on October 17, 2024. Since then, this song has taken off on many social platforms. Bruno’s album “24K MAGIC” was on top of multiple billboards. “DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS” marked the rise of his fame. Bruno Mars has 147,914,735 monthly listeners on Spotify and is 1st in the world!

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