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Pop dance

Most popular artists in Pop dance

This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre pop dance 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
41,143,017
9,170,642
2
21,748,455
300,174
3
20,860,617
109,884
4
17,027,849
1,486,751
5
14,847,946
923,885
6
13,385,870
909,343
7
13,080,819
975,431
8
12,971,847
1,647,321
9
12,950,931
1,405,411
10
12,894,481
3,448,319
11
12,455,366
367,143
12
12,237,441
1,242,828
13
11,584,617
115,751
14
10,973,344
2,037,725
15
10,773,596
283,253
16
10,735,233
671,418
17
10,435,203
356,074
18
9,664,963
305,188
19
9,291,457
91,205
20
9,062,104
678,457
21
7,735,163
81,353
22
7,703,456
279,274
23
7,565,055
2,516,573
24
7,541,537
1,576,193
25
7,467,045
682,528
26
7,108,253
2,101,461
27
6,976,604
29,527
28
6,317,462
54,816
29
6,306,951
42,769
30
5,806,183
36,890
31
5,742,538
16,207
32
5,702,083
66,372
33
5,339,262
122,064
34
5,327,421
155,558
35
5,093,269
22,073
36
4,032,952
1,084,395
37
3,923,930
20,956
38
3,891,863
34,266
39
3,860,720
1,468,372
40
3,829,026
55,309
41
3,749,525
1,266,127
42
3,716,292
26,215
43
3,389,815
385,096
44
3,263,099
73,202
45
3,104,727
281,531
46
3,035,627
385,553
47
2,907,838
299,573
48
2,891,867
320,222
49
2,017,192
291,641
50
1,744,261
9,112
51
1,667,641
58,685
52
1,632,426
60,864
53
1,328,704
223,417
54
1,198,756
12,682
55
1,193,011
30,881
56
1,143,604
389,963
57
1,112,530
152,549
58
807,621
103,201
59
661,136
108,936
60
M-22
521,627
87,716
61
SNBRN
511,702
108,637

Some info about pop dance

Pop Dance, or Dance-Pop as it's also known, is a music genre that originated in the early 1980s. This genre combines catchy melodies with an up-tempo beat and often incorporates elements of electronic and dance music. Born out of the disco music of the 1970s, Pop Dance was introduced into mainstream when Madonna, one of its earliest and most iconic ambassadors, took the music world by storm.

Centered around the idea of producing music that makes people want to dance, Pop Dance tends to have a standard structure of verse-chorus-verse and is defined by its catchy hooks, driving bass lines and synthesizers. The lyrics, often about love or partying, are usually simple and repetitive to facilitate audience participation and keep the energy high on the dancefloor.

Pop Dance gained worldwide popularity through its high energy, vibrant feel, and universal lyrical themes. It is especially popular in the United States and the United Kingdom, but also has a significant following throughout Europe, Japan, and South Korea.

This genre has seen many artists rise to global stardom. Apart from Madonna, who is often dubbed the 'Queen of Pop', other key artists include Michael Jackson, known as the 'King of Pop', as well as Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue, and Britney Spears. These artists have all contributed significantly to defining the sound and image of Pop Dance.

The evolution of Pop Dance has been heavily influenced by technological advancements, particularly the rise of digital recording technology in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This allowed for more complex and polished productions, leading to a more electronically driven sound.

In the 21st century, Pop Dance has continued to evolve while maintaining its popularity. Artists like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry have carried the torch forward, each adding their unique style and personality to the genre. Additionally, the rise of K-Pop, or Korean Pop, has introduced a new wave of Pop Dance music that heavily incorporates synchronized dance routines.

Moreover, Pop Dance has significantly influenced numerous other music genres, including Hip Hop, R&B, and even Rock. Its infectious beats and melodies make it a favorite choice for remixes. It's common to hear pop dance tracks played in clubs, on radio stations, and at music festivals around the world.

Pop Dance is continually adapting and innovating to reflect the changing tastes and trends in popular culture. However, no matter how much it evolves, the core purpose of Pop Dance remains the same– to make people dance. Whether it's in a crowded club, a major music festival, or simply a bedroom dance-off, Pop Dance is a genre that invites everyone to feel the rhythm and move their bodies.

The genre continues to drive the mainstream music scene today, proving that Pop Dance music is as vital and relevant now as it was when it first burst onto the music scene in the 1980s. Its story is ongoing, as a new generation of artists continues to express themselves through the vibrant, energetic medium that is Pop Dance.