Music is an art form, and cultural activity, whose medium is sound. Well, music has no language and is soothing and stress relieving, no matter in whichever language it is.
The Music Industry made whooping revenue of 21.5 billion U.S. dollars and streaming made up 56 per cent of this figure is bringing in 11.9 billion dollars globally.
So, let's take a look at the top best selling artists of 2020.
1. Drake
Having a net worth of US $ 150 million in 2019 (approx.), Drake was born on 24th of October 1986. A Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter with a business of $ 7,634,070, Drake initially gained recognition as an actor on the teen drama television series Degrassi.
The Next Generation in the 2000s; intent on pursuing a career in music, he left the series in 2007 After releasing his debut mixtape room for Improvement. He released two further independent projects, Comeback Season and So Far Gone, before signing to Young Money Entertainment in June 2009. Known for his songs like Toosie slide, God’s plan, Hotline bling etc.
2. BTS
BTS is also known as Bangtan Boys consists of seven members namely, RM, Jin, Suga, Jhope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, which originated in South Korea, Seoul in 2013. Their lyrics are often focused on personal and social commentary. With a global business of $ 5,377,545, gains number 2 on the list.
Well known for their multiple song records and their fans, with the name ARMY. Famous songs are MIC Drop, Blood Sweat and Tears, FAKE LOVE, Boy With Luv etc.
3. Ed Sheeran
Having a business of $ 4,777,258, Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE is an English singer, songwriter, record, producer and actor. He topped in UK Album charts in 2011 with the signing of Asylum records. His song Perfect, Shape of You and Thinking Out Loud are the most famous ones.
4. Luis Fonci
The famous Despacito singer, born on 15th April 1978 is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter and actor. Well known for multiple songs, Despacito being one of these. Has a global business of $4,801,502.
5. Taylor Swift
A well known American singer-songwriter, born on 13th December 1989 with a net worth of $360 million in 2019(approximately). Swift became the youngest artist signed by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house and, at 15, she signed her first record deal. Swift’s second album, “Fearless“, was released in 2008.
Buoyed by the pop crossover success of the singles “Love Story” and “You belong with me“, it became the US’s best-selling album of 2009 and was certified diamond in the US. The album won four Grammy Awards, and Swift became the youngest Album of the Year winner.
6. Rihanna
The pon de replay, singer with a business of $4,122,160 and a net worth of US $ 600 million, makes a number 6 on the list. She is one of the most famous and recognized singers. Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian singer, songwriter, and businesswoman, who has been recognized for embracing various musical styles and reinventing her image throughout her career. Diamonds, Where Have You Been, We Found Love are some of her famous songs.
7. Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer and songwriter, born on 1st March 1994. Bieber was signed to RBMG Records in 2008. With Bieber’s debut EP My World, released in late 2009, Bieber became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the Billboard Hot 100.Baby, Sorry and Love Yourself are well known to all.
8. Katy Perry
Making a number 8 in the list, is Roar singer, Katy Perry, born on 25th October 1984 and has a net worth of $125 million and business of $ 2,993,879.Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful.
However, she moved to Los Angeles, the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr Luke, and Max Martin. After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records. Fireworks, Wide Awake, Bon Appétit are her well-known songs.
9. Chris Brown
American singer, songwriter and dancer, Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, "Turn up the music" singer, has a global business of $ 2,708,506 . Brown released his self-titled debut studio album the following year, which became certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2004.
10. Bruno Mars
With a global business of $2,502,895, number 10 on the list our "finesse" singer, Bruno Mars. Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, and dancer. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and performing in a wide range of musical styles, including Pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, hip hop, and rock. Uptown Funk, Just the Way You Are and many more songs are his fabulous releases.
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