Uk pop
Most popular artists in Uk pop
This chart is based on the monthly listeners metric for all artists tagged with the genre uk pop 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
|
77,598,802
|
117,084,141
|
|
2
|
64,114,020
|
44,975,972
|
|
3
|
59,954,705
|
60,005,404
|
|
4
|
51,899,062
|
24,624,804
|
|
5
|
38,230,865
|
12,649,232
|
|
6
|
37,144,722
|
4,397,543
|
|
7
|
33,673,334
|
18,902,576
|
|
8
|
31,634,286
|
12,952,623
|
|
9
|
27,728,521
|
23,394,945
|
|
10
|
27,350,062
|
1,745,755
|
|
11
|
14,910,042
|
12,066,105
|
|
12
|
14,003,662
|
867,180
|
|
13
|
13,584,282
|
1,635,292
|
|
14
|
12,376,767
|
8,397,074
|
|
15
|
11,336,424
|
4,037,611
|
|
16
|
11,037,118
|
3,074,779
|
|
17
|
10,805,714
|
1,982,426
|
|
18
|
9,888,946
|
3,709,832
|
|
19
|
9,474,628
|
1,574,012
|
|
20
|
9,216,656
|
295,439
|
|
21
|
7,749,060
|
859,457
|
|
22
|
7,597,846
|
1,309,286
|
|
23
|
7,202,466
|
3,212,381
|
|
24
|
7,020,932
|
914,424
|
|
25
|
6,167,376
|
2,030,082
|
|
26
|
5,924,518
|
1,244,318
|
|
27
|
4,831,277
|
571,542
|
|
28
|
4,797,061
|
387,047
|
|
29
|
4,720,455
|
2,104,598
|
|
30
|
4,587,285
|
164,989
|
|
31
|
4,521,336
|
1,358,448
|
|
32
|
3,890,590
|
387,796
|
|
33
|
3,776,064
|
42,511
|
|
34
|
3,719,270
|
37,185
|
|
35
|
3,568,929
|
1,360,775
|
|
36
|
3,560,869
|
1,563,488
|
|
37
|
3,465,842
|
366,449
|
|
38
|
2,803,346
|
27,040
|
|
39
|
2,726,871
|
420,295
|
|
40
|
2,651,982
|
2,170,335
|
|
41
|
2,446,304
|
217,660
|
|
42
|
2,394,042
|
376,567
|
|
43
|
2,345,949
|
148,871
|
|
44
|
2,244,090
|
270,372
|
|
45
|
2,207,806
|
11,898
|
|
46
|
2,097,281
|
130,045
|
|
47
|
2,031,112
|
680,523
|
|
48
|
1,951,866
|
106,549
|
|
49
|
1,859,487
|
575,876
|
|
50
|
1,822,334
|
8,865
|
|
51
|
1,786,430
|
772,308
|
|
52
|
1,644,867
|
2,367
|
|
53
|
1,466,441
|
266,478
|
|
54
|
1,437,244
|
676,065
|
|
55
|
1,400,482
|
56,889
|
|
56
|
1,160,595
|
19,093
|
|
57
|
1,149,256
|
336,617
|
|
58
|
1,117,185
|
41,765
|
|
59
|
1,092,030
|
26,539
|
|
60
|
1,051,838
|
388,478
|
|
61
|
996,978
|
207,572
|
|
62
|
975,704
|
23,586
|
|
63
|
971,312
|
18,283
|
|
64
|
936,203
|
971,912
|
|
65
|
935,986
|
26,343
|
|
66
|
872,374
|
90,079
|
|
67
|
862,845
|
336,603
|
|
68
|
851,781
|
380,384
|
|
69
|
751,339
|
318,119
|
|
70
|
729,756
|
80,196
|
|
71
|
701,050
|
164,689
|
|
72
|
642,221
|
9,220
|
|
73
|
610,353
|
80,644
|
|
74
|
592,296
|
286,178
|
|
75
|
568,270
|
220,571
|
|
76
|
551,788
|
1,815
|
|
77
|
544,166
|
57,421
|
|
78
|
543,509
|
36,885
|
|
79
|
476,842
|
16,194
|
|
80
|
472,364
|
199,740
|
|
81
|
466,712
|
92,992
|
|
82
|
450,670
|
291,891
|
|
83
|
449,361
|
174,009
|
|
84
|
397,761
|
86,096
|
|
85
|
396,149
|
39,026
|
|
86
|
381,893
|
210,437
|
|
87
|
378,555
|
55,173
|
|
88
|
332,020
|
313,647
|
|
89
|
329,374
|
4,603
|
|
90
|
291,222
|
28,656
|
|
91
|
287,638
|
63,234
|
|
92
|
281,264
|
103,840
|
|
93
|
272,109
|
84,764
|
|
94
|
264,798
|
38,945
|
|
95
|
242,737
|
48,096
|
|
96
|
210,280
|
5,940
|
|
97
|
202,558
|
76,073
|
|
98
|
182,278
|
14,366
|
|
99
|
179,493
|
7,423
|
|
100
|
168,898
|
10,960
|
|
101
|
168,308
|
8,259
|
|
102
|
158,788
|
187,295
|
|
103
|
153,326
|
192,662
|
|
104
|
151,321
|
28,374
|
|
105
|
151,179
|
36,275
|
|
106
|
147,797
|
19,677
|
|
107
|
145,171
|
137,289
|
|
108
|
136,307
|
7,388
|
|
109
|
127,389
|
66,900
|
|
110
|
122,171
|
3,311
|
|
111
|
119,800
|
17,365
|
|
112
|
115,487
|
32,607
|
|
113
|
115,394
|
85,867
|
|
114
|
112,123
|
33,820
|
|
115
|
110,953
|
90,279
|
|
116
|
110,784
|
13,531
|
|
117
|
97,814
|
32,911
|
|
118
|
96,192
|
2,569
|
|
119
|
90,839
|
21,344
|
|
120
|
83,827
|
16,565
|
|
121
|
82,843
|
18,040
|
|
122
|
82,694
|
18,975
|
|
123
|
76,889
|
19,746
|
|
124
|
72,934
|
13,573
|
|
125
|
72,467
|
4,381
|
|
126
|
65,071
|
74,000
|
|
127
|
60,121
|
29,862
|
|
128
|
57,658
|
11,580
|
|
129
|
56,372
|
48,117
|
|
130
|
53,405
|
20,749
|
|
131
|
53,391
|
4,314
|
|
132
|
48,471
|
5,423
|
|
133
|
47,287
|
25,056
|
|
134
|
46,594
|
5,751
|
|
135
|
46,359
|
5,830
|
|
136
|
45,242
|
57,923
|
|
137
|
39,101
|
12,064
|
|
138
|
38,840
|
65,005
|
|
139
|
37,884
|
7,988
|
|
140
|
37,571
|
10,790
|
|
141
|
37,387
|
11,260
|
|
142
|
34,572
|
4,038
|
|
143
|
34,294
|
9,709
|
|
144
|
31,661
|
5,176
|
|
145
|
31,243
|
7,359
|
|
146
|
29,322
|
9,342
|
|
147
|
28,483
|
41,907
|
|
148
|
27,373
|
15,289
|
|
149
|
25,560
|
7,084
|
|
150
|
23,640
|
22,261
|
|
151
|
23,354
|
14,767
|
|
152
|
20,042
|
4,952
|
|
153
|
19,366
|
10,341
|
|
154
|
18,921
|
2,469
|
|
155
|
18,559
|
4,250
|
|
156
|
16,884
|
5,445
|
|
157
|
16,554
|
3,543
|
|
158
|
15,934
|
54,410
|
|
159
|
15,401
|
7,871
|
|
160
|
15,298
|
4,380
|
|
161
|
15,017
|
2,435
|
|
162
|
14,336
|
459
|
|
163
|
13,483
|
4,607
|
|
164
|
13,008
|
4,578
|
|
165
|
12,511
|
5,038
|
|
166
|
11,625
|
8,422
|
|
167
|
10,861
|
2,808
|
|
168
|
8,125
|
562
|
|
169
|
7,701
|
1,878
|
|
170
|
7,514
|
8,002
|
|
171
|
6,704
|
7,715
|
|
172
|
6,297
|
4,586
|
|
173
|
6,199
|
4,647
|
|
174
|
5,679
|
3,925
|
|
175
|
5,111
|
6,866
|
|
176
|
5,053
|
2,613
|
|
177
|
4,666
|
1,030
|
|
178
|
4,271
|
2,037
|
|
179
|
3,916
|
2,859
|
|
180
|
3,481
|
1,408
|
|
181
|
3,012
|
1,980
|
|
182
|
2,793
|
448
|
|
183
|
2,421
|
2,023
|
|
184
|
2,321
|
1,310
|
|
185
|
1,260
|
1,270
|
|
186
|
1,096
|
277
|
|
187
|
1,096
|
1,360
|
|
188
|
1,094
|
3,260
|
|
189
|
1,012
|
660
|
|
190
|
314
|
711
|
|
191
|
277
|
169
|
Some info about uk pop
UK Pop, known formally as United Kingdom Pop Music, is a genre that has gifted the world some of the most celebrated artists and band groups in music history. Born in the mid-20th century, UK Pop quickly ascended to global prominence, dominating international markets by the 1960s. The roots of UK Pop can be traced back to a fusion of American Rock and Roll with traditional British music, eventually developing its unique identity and influence.
Known for its diverse cultural representation and experimental nature, UK Pop flourished during the 1960s with the global invasion of British bands, aptly labelled 'The British Invasion'. It was during this period that we saw timeless creators like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who burst onto the scene, sculpting the identity of UK Pop and setting a legacy that continues to influence the genre today.
Moving through the decades, UK Pop continued to evolve, producing a plethora of sub-genres such as Britpop, glam rock, and synthpop that were deeply integrated within the broader UK Pop sound. Artists like David Bowie, Elton John, and Freddie Mercury of Queen are some of the genre's most influential figures, shaping the aesthetic, musicality, and thematic concentration of UK Pop.
In the '90s, bands like Oasis, Blur, and the Spice Girls carried the torch of UK Pop to new heights. Meanwhile, contemporary UK Pop artists like Adele, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith have been instrumental in integrating deeper levels of emotion, authenticity, and diversity into the genre.
A truly global sound, UK Pop has found substantial popularity in the United States, Continental Europe, Oceania, and parts of Asia. This universal appeal can be attributed to its linguistic accessibility, the multinational success of its artists, and the genreās tendency to encompass universally relatable themes. Despite this global reach, the genre's home, the United Kingdom, remains its most popular market.
One of the distinguishing factors of UK Pop is its melodic complexity and sophisticated lyrics. There's also a notable emphasis on live performances, often characterized by theatricality and spectacle. Moreover, UK Pop has been instrumental in breaking down societal norms and challenging traditional concepts, from the sexually liberated tunes of the '60s to the gender-bending antics of glam rock in the '70s and the representation of LGBTQ+ identities in contemporary UK Pop.
Furthermore, UK Pop has a notable presence and influence in music awards and charts worldwide. Numerous UK Pop singles and albums regularly secure high positions in the US Billboard charts, while UK Pop artists are often recognized at prestigious music awards like the Grammy Awards and Brit Awards.
In conclusion, UK Pop as a genre has been revolutionary in shaping the global pop scene. Its distinctive sound, along with its colorful array of artists, has shaped pop music's landscape for decades and continues to resonate in the hearts and minds of music enthusiasts across the world.
Known for its diverse cultural representation and experimental nature, UK Pop flourished during the 1960s with the global invasion of British bands, aptly labelled 'The British Invasion'. It was during this period that we saw timeless creators like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who burst onto the scene, sculpting the identity of UK Pop and setting a legacy that continues to influence the genre today.
Moving through the decades, UK Pop continued to evolve, producing a plethora of sub-genres such as Britpop, glam rock, and synthpop that were deeply integrated within the broader UK Pop sound. Artists like David Bowie, Elton John, and Freddie Mercury of Queen are some of the genre's most influential figures, shaping the aesthetic, musicality, and thematic concentration of UK Pop.
In the '90s, bands like Oasis, Blur, and the Spice Girls carried the torch of UK Pop to new heights. Meanwhile, contemporary UK Pop artists like Adele, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith have been instrumental in integrating deeper levels of emotion, authenticity, and diversity into the genre.
A truly global sound, UK Pop has found substantial popularity in the United States, Continental Europe, Oceania, and parts of Asia. This universal appeal can be attributed to its linguistic accessibility, the multinational success of its artists, and the genreās tendency to encompass universally relatable themes. Despite this global reach, the genre's home, the United Kingdom, remains its most popular market.
One of the distinguishing factors of UK Pop is its melodic complexity and sophisticated lyrics. There's also a notable emphasis on live performances, often characterized by theatricality and spectacle. Moreover, UK Pop has been instrumental in breaking down societal norms and challenging traditional concepts, from the sexually liberated tunes of the '60s to the gender-bending antics of glam rock in the '70s and the representation of LGBTQ+ identities in contemporary UK Pop.
Furthermore, UK Pop has a notable presence and influence in music awards and charts worldwide. Numerous UK Pop singles and albums regularly secure high positions in the US Billboard charts, while UK Pop artists are often recognized at prestigious music awards like the Grammy Awards and Brit Awards.
In conclusion, UK Pop as a genre has been revolutionary in shaping the global pop scene. Its distinctive sound, along with its colorful array of artists, has shaped pop music's landscape for decades and continues to resonate in the hearts and minds of music enthusiasts across the world.