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Explore 69 musicians in the pop genre
Pop music, short for popular music, emerged as a distinct genre in the mid-1950s. Characterized by catchy melodies, memorable hooks, and mass appeal, pop music draws from various genres including rock, dance, and R&B, continually evolving to reflect contemporary tastes.
Upper East Side, United States
American singer and actress known for dance-pop hits and theatrical reinvention, one of the best-selling music artists of all time with 124 million records sold....
Toronto, Canada
Canadian rapper and singer born in 1986, known for blending rap with singing and emotional introspection, becoming one of hip-hop's most commercially successful and influential artists....

Honolulu, United States
American pop and R&B singer known for retro showmanship, chart-topping hits like "Just the Way You Are" and "That's What I Like," and his role in Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak....
Gary, Indiana, United States
American singer-songwriter and dancer who pioneered innovative pop, R&B, and new jack swing music from the 1980s onward, becoming a global icon and cultural force....
Dallas, Texas, United States
American R&B recording artist and performer born in 1978, known for blending R&B with pop and dance music with innovative choreography and influential performances....
West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
American singer-songwriter known for autobiographical lyrics, musical reinventions spanning country to pop, and record-breaking achievements as a cultural phenomenon....
Saginaw, Michigan, United States
Stevie Wonder is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. A pioneer in electronic music and one of the most successful songwriters of all time, he has sold over 100 million records worldwide and won 25 Grammy Awards. Known for classics like "Superstition", "Isn't She Lovely", and "I Just Called to Say I Love You"....
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Prince was an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians in history, he was known for his eclectic music spanning funk, rock, R&B, and pop, as well as his flamboyant persona and incredible musical virtuosity....
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress known as "the Voice". One of the best-selling music artists of all time with over 220 million records sold worldwide, she is best known for hits like "I Will Always Love You", "I Wanna Dance with Somebody", and "Greatest Love of All"....
Houston, Texas, United States
Kenny Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who became one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Known for hits like "The Gambler", "Lucille", and "Islands in the Stream", he sold over 100 million records worldwide....

Pinner, United Kingdom
Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting effect on the music......
Virginia Beach, United States
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, record producer and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music......
Melbourne, Australia
Kylie Ann Minogue ( mih-NOHG; born 28 May 1968) is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Frequently referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she has achieved recognition in both the music......
Windsor, Canada
Eilleen Regina "Shania" Twain ( eye-LEEN ... shə-NY-ə; born August 28, 1965) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling music......

Liverpool, England
The most influential band in rock history, The Beatles revolutionized popular music and culture in the 1960s....

Gary, Indiana, USA
The "King of Pop" with unprecedented global influence, best-selling solo artist of all time....

Bay City, Michigan, USA
Redefined female pop stardom and performance art. Best-selling female recording artist of all time....

Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Defined American popular singing for generations. One of the best-selling music artists of all time....

Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
The "King of Rock and Roll" who brought rock music to mainstream audiences and became a cultural icon....

London, England
Constant reinvention and artistic innovation. One of the most influential musicians of the 20th century....