[2020] Recommended Western music artists who will break through
Looking across the global music scene, trends change rapidly, with new artists debuting and breaking through every year.
If you’re a music fan, you’re probably curious: “Who’s the next artist to break out?”
So this time, we’re introducing Western artists expected to break big in 2020, regardless of genre.
Whether you want to discover the musicians who will lead the next generation or you’re simply in the mood to hear cool music that hasn’t hit the mainstream yet, be sure to check these out.
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Top 10 Western Music Artists Poised to Break Through in 2020 (1–10)
DiorPop Smoke
Pop Smoke, a next-generation rapper from Brooklyn.
Though only in his early twenties, many artists have already recognized his talent, and his 2019 track “Welcome to the Party” features Nicki Minaj on the official remix.
He’s a young rapper who might carry the torch as a commercial rap star of his era.
MotivationNormani
Normani Kordei, a former member of the popular idol group Fifth Harmony.
She’s already a breakout artist, but there’s no doubt she’ll blow up even more in 2020—she’s one of the hottest artists right now.
She’s also highly praised for her dancing, so she’s a treat for both the eyes and ears.
Highly recommended.
Hide OutMahalia
Mahalia is a singer-songwriter from Leicester, England.
She’s been steadily gaining popularity since around 2018, but she actually made her major debut at the age of 13.
With a solid career under her belt, you can sense the confidence that comes from her years of experience in her music.
[2020] Recommended Western Music Artists Poised to Break Out (11–20)
Say to YouAli Gatie
Ali Gatie is a singer-songwriter from Ontario, Canada.
He became globally famous with his 2019 release “It’s You.” His music centers on easy-to-listen-to pop while also exploring various genres like R&B and rap.
He has many refreshing tracks, so I recommend checking him out.
All To MyselfBaby Rose
Baby Rose is an R&B singer from Washington State.
Her voice is highly distinctive, with a soothing, low, whispery tone.
Her music often leans toward melodic, quiet arrangements that make the most of that voice.
She sings R&B in a way that, in a good sense, doesn’t feel typically American.
American SunFire From The Gods
Fire From the Gods is a five-piece alternative rock band that’s rapidly growing in popularity.
They’re a pretty unconventional group, arranging performances close to heavy metal in a hip-hop track style.
With plenty of rapping as well, they’re a recommended artist for anyone who likes both rap and rock.
Reader & WriterTeejayx6
TJX6 is a rapidly rising young rapper.
He originally became famous for committing credit card fraud using the dark web.
His most representative work is “Dark Web,” which plays almost like an autobiography.
He’s the kind of rapper whose lyrics are especially entertaining, so definitely give him a listen.