ESSENTIAL MUSIC ACTS OF THIS CENTURY #20-16.  

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.

 

20

POST MALONE

With a catalogue that is nestled between rap and pop, in 2024 Post Malone delivered a credible country album.

19

SAM SMITH

With stunning vocals, Sam Smith has achieved success with ballads including: “Stay With Me”, “I’m Not The Only One” and the Oscar-winning “Writing’s On The Wall”.

18

PHARRELL WILLIAMS

As well as guesting on hits such as Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines”, Pharrell Williams has racked up hits in his own right. The biggest thus far is “Happy” from the film ‘Despicable Me 2’.

 

17

JUSTIN BIEBER

Defying critics of breakthrough track “Baby” in 2010, Justin Bieber has gained musical credibility as he matured. His music has dabbled in a variety of styles as evidenced by the solo hits “Sorry”, “Love Yourself”, “What Do You Mean” and “Peaches”; as well as guest spots on “Despacito” and “I’m The One”.

 

16

P!NK

P!nk’s chart assault began in 2000 and has been sustained over the subsequent quarter-century. As ell as her string of hit singles, she has wowed audiences for her live appearances.