Music is an art form, and cultural activity, whosemedium 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 21.5billion U.S. dollars and streaming made up 56 per cent of this figure isbringing in 11.9 billion dollars globally.
So, let's take a look at the top best sellingartists 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, songwriterwith a business of $ 7,634,070, Drake initially gained recognition as an actoron 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 furtherindependent projects, Comeback Season and So Far Gone, before signing to YoungMoney Entertainment in June 2009. Known for his songs like Toosie slide, God’splan, Hotline bling etc.
2. BTS
BTS is also known as Bangtan Boys consists of sevenmembers namely, RM, Jin, Suga, Jhope, Jimin, V and Jungkook, which originatedin South Korea, Seoul in 2013. Their lyrics are often focused on personal andsocial commentary. With a global business of $ 5,377,545, gains number 2 on thelist.
Well known for their multiple song records and their fans, with the nameARMY. Famous songs are MIC Drop, Blood Sweat and Tears, FAKE LOVE, Boy With Luvetc.
3. Ed Sheeran
Having a business of $ 4,777,258, Edward ChristopherSheeran, MBE is an English singer, songwriter, record, producer and actor. Hetopped in UK Album charts in 2011 with the signing of Asylum records. His songPerfect, Shape of You and Thinking Out Loud are the most famous ones.
4. Luis Fonci
The famous Despacito singer, born on 15th April 1978is 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 13thDecember 1989 with a net worth of $360 million in 2019(approximately). Swiftbecame 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“, wasreleased in 2008.
Buoyed by the pop crossover success of the singles “LoveStory” and “You belong with me“, it became the US’s best-selling album of 2009and was certified diamond in the US. The album won four Grammy Awards, andSwift became the youngest Album of the Year winner.
6. Rihanna
The pon de replay, singer with a business of $4,122,160and a net worth of US $ 600 million, makes a number 6 on the list. She is oneof the most famous and recognized singers. Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadiansinger, songwriter, and businesswoman, who has been recognized for embracingvarious 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 andsongwriter, born on 1st March 1994. Bieber was signed to RBMG Records in2008. With Bieber’s debut EP My World, released in late 2009, Bieber became thefirst artist to have seven songs from a debut record chart on the Billboard Hot100.Baby, Sorry and Love Yourself are well known to all.
8. Katy Perry
Making a number 8 in the list, is Roar singer, KatyPerry, born on 25th October 1984 and has a net worth of $125 million andbusiness of $ 2,993,879.Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released herdebut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which wascommercially unsuccessful.
However, she moved to Los Angeles, the followingyear to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and shesubsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr Luke, and MaxMartin. After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by TheIsland Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records. Fireworks, Wide Awake, Bon Appétitare her well-known songs.
9. Chris Brown
American singer, songwriter and dancer, Born inTappahannock, Virginia, "Turn up the music" singer, has a globalbusiness of $ 2,708,506 . Brown releasedhis self-titled debut studio album the following year, which became certifieddouble platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in2004.
10. Bruno Mars
With a global business of $2,502,895, number 10 onthe list our "finesse" singer, Bruno Mars. Bruno Mars is an Americansinger, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, and dancer. He isknown for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and performing in a widerange 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 fabulousreleases.
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