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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
43,281,493
9,181,389
2
22,456,201
302,070
3
21,087,833
111,117
4
17,183,102
1,489,512
5
14,683,566
927,312
6
13,441,943
976,072
7
13,331,287
910,747
8
13,223,469
1,405,615
9
12,971,113
3,451,565
10
12,767,117
1,646,825
11
12,505,677
367,253
12
12,414,812
117,490
13
12,357,248
1,244,960
14
11,076,758
355,918
15
11,066,754
284,450
16
10,946,817
2,038,709
17
10,604,958
672,457
18
9,978,283
305,731
19
9,487,068
92,021
20
9,241,284
680,049
21
8,532,206
82,220
22
7,899,107
683,283
23
7,790,920
279,911
24
7,765,027
2,518,353
25
7,595,540
1,576,671
26
7,238,784
2,101,186
27
6,989,793
29,824
28
6,628,355
43,027
29
6,394,422
55,143
30
5,984,215
16,325
31
5,924,681
37,102
32
5,827,126
66,853
33
5,309,280
156,089
34
5,268,472
122,782
35
5,176,286
22,217
36
4,525,224
21,315
37
3,997,028
34,243
38
3,958,990
1,083,873
39
3,892,093
55,489
40
3,812,318
1,467,944
41
3,703,022
1,265,435
42
3,603,425
26,367
43
3,326,107
73,278
44
3,321,756
384,969
45
3,174,239
301,252
46
3,075,723
281,719
47
3,064,841
385,532
48
2,845,442
320,407
49
1,943,858
291,521
50
1,784,905
9,133
51
1,673,449
60,876
52
1,647,732
58,858
53
1,325,843
223,611
54
1,198,756
12,682
55
1,158,770
30,960
56
1,124,007
152,400
57
1,037,626
389,975
58
794,701
103,079
59
654,598
109,019
60
M-22
513,621
87,654
61
SNBRN
502,496
108,654

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.