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] Recommended Trending Female Western Singers (11–20)
in too deepilham
She’s a New York–born, up-and-coming female singer who handles everything from songwriting to track production, crafting a sound rooted in contemporary R&B.
She released her debut EP, “41-10,” in 2018, and it seems she’s already starting to attract attention from overseas music media and early-listening audiences.
Judging from international interviews, growing up in Queens, New York, has had a major impact on her musical development.
She’s an artist you definitely need to check out.
CinnamonTash
An Australian singer-songwriter whose silky voice is astonishingly mature for a teenager.
Raised in a musical family with musician parents, she began playing guitar early and was already writing her own songs.
Discovered online by Marc J.
Feist—known for his work with Beyoncé and Mary J.
Blige—she released her debut EP, VOLUME 1, in 2019.
Her refined, mellow sound and vocals have the potential to become a worldwide hit.
Boss B*tchDoja Cat
With her striking looks and fashion sense, Doja Cat is a next-generation artist with multifaceted talent: a songwriter who excels at both singing and rapping, and even handles production.
Praised by heavyweights like Chance the Rapper and Katy Perry, she earns acclaim not only from her peers but also within the fashion industry.
Her playful lightheartedness is also part of her appeal—take “Mooo!,” a song about cows that she made as a joke, which became a huge hit.
Onto SomethingJayla Darden
A multi-artist whose soothing sound fuses vocals reminiscent of Syd from THE INTERNET, hip-hop-influenced beats, and the organic tones of live instruments—handling everything from songwriting and instrument performance to production.
Just listen to the tracks available online and you’ll be surprised by the quality that belies their independent production.
They’re still relatively unknown in Japan, but this talented DIY artist is absolutely one to watch.
LOVE IN THE DARKJessie Reyez
Jesse Reyez is a soul and R&B singer from Toronto, Canada, born in 1991.
Praised by none other than Billie Eilish, she has collaborated on works by top-tier artists like Eminem and Sam Smith, and has garnered significant attention, including a nomination at the 62nd Grammy Awards.
Her soulful, emotional vocals and lyrics written with raw honesty are sure to leave a lasting impression after just one listen.
Be sure to check out her highly anticipated debut album, BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US, released on March 27, 2020!