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Canadian contemporary r&b

Most popular artists in Canadian contemporary r&b

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre canadian contemporary r&b by Spotify. It may contain some errors or some data may not be up to date. You can check the artist profile to update data if necessary.

# Artist Monthly Listeners Followers
1
111,253,942
109,233,162
2
34,321,705
10,207,914
3
WizTheMc
28,356,247
190,422
4
18,086,078
12,206,433
5
14,572,761
4,356,952
6
9,600,931
996,827
7
7,366,508
1,549,747
8
5,675,388
610,945
9
benny mayne
1,666,984
43,930
10
1,293,472
318,661
11
1,234,650
414,292
12
895,336
375,407
13
Myles Lloyd
874,955
32,100
14
Black Atlass
761,412
123,636
15
Allan Rayman
422,105
183,384
16
Harrison Brome
411,358
45,931
17
Justin Nozuka
334,240
104,447
18
JON VINYL
328,382
89,488
19
Jesse Gold
225,064
56,533
20
Honors
210,622
41,322
21
MorMor
209,716
119,991
22
COTIS
179,219
34,054
23
The Kount
156,374
36,258
24
Sam Drysdale
122,025
14,330
25
Sara Diamond
116,268
26,849
26
JRDN
89,875
14,146
27
Makk Mikkael
81,583
6,540
28
Maurice Moore
79,321
71,760
29
Kalisway
78,260
13,126
30
Brandon Taylor
70,540
8,777
31
J-Soul
69,629
21,843
32
J. Hutton
64,469
9,717
33
Chris LaRocca
63,213
6,692
34
Liza
62,395
18,218
35
Locals Only Sound
60,481
5,824
36
Keshia Chanté
47,655
20,543
37
Eric Ryan
41,987
7,531
38
DYLN
37,470
9,620
39
Pryde
30,418
21,763
40
Amaal Nuux
29,511
20,600
41
F.N.
28,673
4,575
42
Hunnah
27,246
12,071
43
NIIVA
27,188
7,047
44
Jayd Ink
26,691
9,468
45
Jake Hope
25,788
24,268
46
Matthew Chaim
24,749
8,826
47
Ruben Young
24,463
6,895
48
xiv
24,162
2,023
49
Josh Sahunta
21,964
6,179
50
Kiki Rowe
21,703
5,730
51
Leila Dey
20,633
2,479
52
Maryze
20,182
5,111
53
Jay Isaiah
19,071
4,093
54
laye
18,726
10,997
55
Nilo Blues
17,113
4,076
56
Olive B
16,258
4,338
57
BLAISE MOORE
15,416
36,118
58
Yung Heat
15,197
473
59
Emmalyn
12,745
4,974
60
Myles Castello
12,385
2,795
61
RAJAN
11,422
8,505
62
Yarah
9,134
10,020
63
Zolo
8,693
5,947
64
STORRY
8,092
5,503
65
Rizzla
7,496
8,816
66
SIM
7,188
5,432
67
lemin.
6,589
6,161
68
McKenzie Small
5,456
20,981
69
Mcevoy
3,928
1,517
70
ANASTAASIA
3,854
916
71
Bones & Bridges
3,773
1,542
72
Seth Dyer
3,239
2,070
73
Mighloe
3,016
2,549
74
Treh LaMonte
2,352
669
75
Acey
2,008
428
76
Andria Piperni
1,587
11,029
77
Melanie Durrant
1,529
1,004
78
Estyr
1,344
531
79
Chris Oday
1,295
1,396
80
Alex Price
1,236
853
81
Aica
1,165
655
82
Kenny Gourmet
1,153
719
83
Aaricia
1,135
1,664
84
Joanna Borromeo
1,110
766
85
ThenWhen
1,075
581
86
Roger Marsil
1,066
696
87
quami.xyz
1,043
1,228
88
Jeff Sanon
1,010
955
89
Truevined
663
792
90
Jodi Guthro
509
1,512
91
Freeman Young
348
232
92
Vita Lioni
344
2,194
93
JESUS CMPLXX
284
254
94
Emma Lokai
172
622
95
XNDR Q.
134
177
96
Valerie Aimee
118
265
97
Keffa
93
1,142
98
Conrad The Third
61
75

Some info about canadian contemporary r&b

Canadian Contemporary R&B is a genre that has gained widespread recognition in the global music scene throughout the last decade. This unique style of music encapsulates a sound that is heavily influenced by traditional R&B, yet it seamlessly blends in elements from other contemporary genres such as hip-hop, soul, and electronic music, to create a fresh and modern sound that appeals to the younger generation.

The emergence of Canadian Contemporary R&B has arguably been a recent development, taking root in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, it's true acceleration was noticeable in the 2010s when a number of Canadian R&B artists started gaining international attention and acclaim.

The indisputable ambassadors of the genre are artists such as Drake, The Weeknd and PARTYNEXTDOOR, who have collectively thrust the genre onto the global stage. Drake's hip-hop infused R&B style has made him one of the most successful music artists in the world, while The Weeknd's fusion of R&B with elements of pop, soul, indie rock, and electronic music has earned him similar success, and their achievements have paved the way for countless other Canadian contemporary R&B artists to flourish.

One of the defining characteristics of Canadian Contemporary R&B is its emotional rawness and vulnerability, which the artists manifest through their deeply personal lyrics complemented by intricate beats and melodies. This distinctive sound is largely the reason why this genre stands out in the crowd of other contemporary music genres.

Canadian Contemporary R&B has found its most significant fanbase not only in Canada, but also in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, where the influences of the American R&B music scene are strong. The popularity of this genre is well reflected in the frequent radio airplay and chart-topping hits in these countries. Moreover, Canadian R&B artists continue to enjoy a solid presence in various international music award events, cementing their relevance and impact on the global music industry.

However, the genre’s impact doesn't stop there. Many Canadian Contemporary R&B artists, such as Daniel Caesar and Jessie Reyez, have been lauded for their forward-thinking approach to the genre, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional norms associated with the sound and scope of R&B. This daring creativity, paired with the raw talent abundant in Canadian R&B, has not only invigorated the genre but planted it firmly at the forefront of contemporary music.

In conclusion, Canadian Contemporary R&B is a vibrant and dynamic genre that continues to inspire and evolve. It is deeply rooted in traditional R&B but isn’t afraid to chart its own course and incorporate elements from a diverse array of other genres. This makes it an exciting and ever-evolving style that continues to captivate music enthusiasts worldwide. With its trailblazing artists, its emotional depth, and its innovative take on R&B, Canadian Contemporary R&B is unquestionably making its mark in the music industry.