Which Musician Owned 2024?

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December 27, 2024

👋 Hello to our Musicboard Members. You asked for it - and we listened. Welcome to Discover Music - the brand new weekly newsletter from Musicboard. We will keep you up-to-date on what’s happening in the industry and help you discover new songs. To start, here’s the top 5 artists of 2024...

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👑 2024: The Year Pop Stars Rewrote The Rules

Chappell Roan & Sabrina Carpenter

In a year where genre boundaries crumbled and streaming records shattered weekly, 2024 proved to be one of the most transformative years in pop music history.

From country crossovers to viral moments to historic beefs, the musical landscape shifted dramatically as established stars reinvented themselves and new voices emerged to claim their thrones.

Here’s a the top 5 artists of 2024 from Billboard:

  1. Kendrick Lamar - Rap's undisputed king

  1. Sabrina Carpenter - Pop's newest superstar

  • "Feather" dominated charts for six weeks

  • Three consecutive #1 singles

  • emails i can't send tour sells out arenas

  • Viral moments define cultural zeitgeist

  1. Taylor Swift - Unstoppable force continues reign

  1. Chappell Roan - Breakout star of the year

  • Seven Hot 100 entries

  • "Good Luck, Babe!" peaked at #4

  • Six Grammy nominations

  • "Midwest Princess" album certified platinum

  1. Charli XCX - Underground hero goes mainstream

  • First solo #1 with "Speed Demon"

  • "BRAT" album critical and commercial success

  • BLACKPINK collaboration broke Asian streaming records

  • Sold out global arena tour

Honorable mention goes to… Bruno Mars, whose Lady Gaga and ROSÉ collabs dominated global charts, and Drake, who remained resilient despite taking an L in hip-hop's biggest beef. Hozier earned Comeback of the Year as TikTok's unexpected "Forest Daddy," while newcomer Shaboozey claimed Rookie honors with his genre-bending breakthrough.

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SONG OF THE WEEK

📀 “Pink Pony Club” from Chappell Roan

"Pink Pony Club" is Chappell Roan's breakout anthem:

  • Inspired by Roan's transformative first visit to The Abbey in West Hollywood, where the Missouri native discovered drag culture.

  • Theatrical piano opening reminiscent of "I Will Survive" into pulsing synth-pop, reflecting character's transformation.

  • Performances feature elaborate drag-inspired costumes, signature dance, and theatrical staging that became TikTok phenomena.

  • Became unexpected 2024 breakout after four years (now certified platinum), hitting top charts and spawning countless fan reaction videos.

On the Boards: “Pink Pony Club” currently has a 4.2/5 rating. Make sure to leave your review here.

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