Do you already know? Featured Western music: recommended female singers [2020]
Breakout imminent in 2020!
Let’s take a look at Western female singers whose popularity is already on the rise.
It goes without saying that women’s vocals have a unique charm that men’s don’t.
And of course, looks are part of the appeal too.
Judging by the U.S.
charts and such, R&B seems to have been especially popular in recent years.
Some musicians spent years honing their craft in local clubs, while others suddenly went viral on social media and shot to fame.
We’ve carefully curated our picks—enjoy!
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Do you already know? [2020] Featured Western music: recommended female singers (1–10)
La La Lost Youniki
88rising is one of the most important labels from Asia, known for launching standout artists like Joji and Rich Brian.
The R&B singer the label is pushing is NIKI, who hails from Jakarta.
Born in 1999 as Nicole Zefanya, she has been influenced by music—especially ’90s R&B—since childhood, and gained attention online by posting cover songs.
With her exotic appeal and assured vocal ability, NIKI is an artist you won’t want to miss—she’s poised for a major breakthrough.
ChangesElaine
An R&B singer-songwriter from South Africa, she is a rare presence even within her home country.
Her self-released 2019 EP “Elements” reached No.
1 on the Apple Music Album Charts.
Influenced by Lauryn Hill and Beyoncé, she has been singing since childhood, and boasts an unusual background as a law student at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.
As an intelligent singer-songwriter, she seems poised to gain global popularity in the future!
Start It UpAlex Mali
The woman who rocks a colorful green hairstyle is an R&B singer-songwriter from Brooklyn.
In 2019, she released her debut EP, “Sweet & Sour,” and has since garnered attention online and across music media.
Just like the EP’s title suggests, her sound isn’t merely sweet—it’s packed with a variety of moods that are a pleasure to listen to.
Beyond the bounds of R&B, her songs shine as outstanding pop music.
everything i wantedBillie Eilish
Billie Eilish, whose debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, released in 2019, topped both the US and UK charts, has become an artist whose every move draws worldwide attention.
At the 62nd Grammy Awards, she made history as the youngest artist to win five awards, including all four major categories.
Some music fans may have been put off by the overwhelming hype, but set aside any preconceptions and immerse yourself in her one-of-a-kind sonic world.
And don’t miss her first solo concert in Japan, scheduled for September 2020!
MortalBaby Rose
She is a U.S.-born female singer who released her debut album, To Myself, in August 2019, quickly catching the attention of sharp-eared listeners.
Not only does she inherit the spirit of old-school soul while mastering a thoroughly modern approach, but the depth of her voice—remarkable for someone so young—makes her innate talent immediately apparent the moment you hear her.