The Rise of Colombian Pop: Meet the New Wave of Female Artists Taking the World by Storm
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- 20 Aug 2024
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Colombian pop music has been making waves globally, with a 250% increase in streams worldwide and a doubling of streams in Colombia over the past five years. The genre has become the second-most-listened-to on Spotify, surpassed only by reggaetón. While established stars like Shakira, Sebastián Yatra, and Morat have paved the way, a new generation of female artists is revolutionizing the scene with their unique sounds, heartfelt performances, and catchy lyrics.
Ela Taubert: The Emotive Pop Sensation
Hailing from Bogotá, Ela Taubert has taken the music world by storm with her emotive pop and personal lyrics. With over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, her hit "¿Cómo Pasó?" has surpassed 78 million streams, ranking it third among the top 30 most-listened-to Colombian songs abroad in 2024. Her other popular tracks, such as "¿Y Si Eras Tú?" and "Crecer," have also garnered millions of streams.
Laura Pérez: The Singer-Songwriter with a Guitar
Laura Pérez, another Bogotá native, has been making her mark in pop with her soulful voice and guitar-driven melodies. Her first EP, Retazos, released in 2020, has been a huge success, amassing over 125,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Her most-streamed song, "Buenos días," has over 3 million plays, followed by "Vuela" and "La Luna y Tú."
Jules: The Musical Theater Background with a Pop Twist
With a background in musical theater, Jules brings a unique narrative to her music, blending pop, R&B, orchestral arrangements, and ambient sounds. Her first solo album, MELODRAMÁTICA, has been a hit, with over 39,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Her most popular songs, such as "ENCONTRARME," "CUMPLEAÑOS (ira)," and "AUTOSABOTAJE (avaricia)," have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams.
Lina Sanabria: The Emotive Singer-Songwriter
Lina Sanabria has captivated over 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify with her emotive music and personal lyrics. Her popularity has grown in countries such as El Salvador, Italy, Nicaragua, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. Her most-streamed songs, such as "Hasta Cuando" and "por la herida," have been featured on over 21,000 user-created playlists.
Antonia Jones: The Young Artist with a Unique Sound
Antonia Jones began her musical career recording covers and has since evolved her style, blending organic and acoustic pop sounds with her own lyrics. Her most popular tracks, such as "Sexto Sentido," "Pago Yo," and "Aventurera," have garnered hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify. Her self-titled album, Antonia Jones, has been a hit, with songs like "19y33" and "Pedazos" surpassing 80,000 and 19,000 streams, respectively.
These five female artists are just a few examples of the talented new wave of Colombian pop musicians taking the world by storm. With their unique sounds, heartfelt performances, and catchy lyrics, they are sure to continue making waves in the music industry.
