Caffè  Lattè looks back on:

 

THE TOP 30 ESSENTIAL  MUSIC ACTS

OF THIS QUARTER CENTURY

 

Caffè Lattè reveals the 30 most significant and influential music acts whose success began in the 21st century. Acts, such as Eminem, Coldplay, Black Eyed Peas and Daft Punk for example, began releasing music prior to 2000 and are therefore excluded.

30

FRANK OCEAN

Kicking off with 2012’s ‘Channel Orange’, Frank Ocean has defied labels for his music. 

 

29

HARRY STYLES

Of all the former members of One Direction, none has come close to the level of worldwide success accomplished by Harry Styles. He has left his boy band image and sound far behind him, exploring new genres. “As It Was” remains one of the biggest hits of the current decade.

 

28

DAVID GUETTA

French DJ/ producer David Guetta has crafted his own blend of house and EDM. 

27

ARIANA GRANDE

Ariana Grande started her chart run in 2011 and reached her peak (thus far) in 2018-9 with hits that included “Thank U, Next”, “7 Rings” and “Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored”.

 

26

KATY PERRY

Katy Perry’s string of chart hits began in 2008, with staples such as “I Kissed A Girl”, “Hot n Cold”, “Waking Up In Vegas” and “Firework”.