On this list of best songs about women empowerment are powerful, chanting anthems as well as subtly strong calls to action. Music, along with being a form of artistry, is also an important tool for social and political change. Artists on this list are ones that have been using their voice to champion women for a large part of their careers and it can come in many forms.&nbsp;M.I.A.'s “Bad Girls” with its bouncy beat speaks on and encourages women to drive in countries where it is forbidden. Hailee Steinfeld's “Most Girls” flips the “not like the other girls” trope on its head by suggesting that most girls are smart, strong, and beautiful. Other great songs on this list include “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton and “Hey Girl” by Lady Gaga and Florence Welch.Vote below for your favorites and check out the other songs on this list for even more of the best songs about empowering women.

The Best Songs About Women Empowerment

Song

The 25 Best Songs About Women Empowerment

Akansha Kakkad

It doesn't have to be Mother's Day to show some appreciation for your mom! Plenty of artists have written about the one-of-a-kind relationship between mothers and daughters and this list is here to celebrate that special bond. Artists like Beyoncé have written about the topic from the perspective of having and raising a daughter while others like the Spice Girls have dedicated odes to the mothers that raised them.Vote below for your old favorites and check out even more songs about mothers and daughters.

The Best Songs About Mothers and Daughters

The 20 Best Songs About Mothers and Daughters

Coley Reed

Losing a loved one can be incredibly difficult, especially a parental figure. Songs about losing your dad can help you feel less alone when there's a tragedy or can help you appreciate the father you have now. Legends like Luther Vandross, Phil Collins, and Neil Young have all written songs about this topic and can be found on this list.Vote below for your old favorites and maybe find some new ones in the process.

The Best Songs About Losing Your Dad

50 Best Songs About Losing Your Dad

Entertainment

2022 was <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-albums-2022/jared-baly">a great year for music</a>, and an equally great year for album covers. Striking, creative, evocative, and visceral artwork graced the covers of some of 2022's best releases across all genres. From the most <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-albums-2022/jared-baly">mainstream of pop</a> to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-heavy-metal-albums-2022/jared-baly?ref=browse_list">heaviest of metal</a> and everything in between, below are 50 of the most memorable album covers of 2022.

The Best Album Cover Art of 2022

Musical Album

Brian Hauntly

Mothers

You're looking for the best songs about sons and moms — for the mother-son dance in your wedding (congrats!!), a mothers day celebration for the strongest woman you know, or any other occasion to celebrate your mom. We have you covered: from sweet, emotional, slow songs like Boyz II Men's “A Song For Mama” to upbeat, raucous, fun songs like Guns ‘n’ Roses' “Sweet Child of Mine,” our list of mother-son songs are the perfect thought starters for the playlist you're putting together.&nbsp;The songs about sons and moms on our list span basically every genre: from early Mowtown hits like “Mama Said” by the Shirelles, to recent independent bangers like “I Loved Being My Mother's Son” by Purple Mountains (RIP), there's something here for everyone. So if you and your mom like classic rock, 90s alternative, twee pop, even rap — you'll find something perfect for your occasion here.&nbsp;

The Best Songs About Sons And Moms

30+ Songs About Sons And Moms, Ranked By Listeners

Brandon Gorrell

Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

Fame: I'm Gonna Live Forever

Pop Music

When it comes to 2021&#39;s most popular music&nbsp;artists, who do you think takes the cake as the most famous singer in the world? While we all have our own idea&nbsp;of who the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers" target="_blank">best singers of all time</a> are, the most famous takes a little more into account. Sure, many of these popular singers could also be considered the best ever or&nbsp;the best of their time, but talent isn&#39;t the only factor in determining the most famous singers in the world right now. In determining who&#39;s number one, you might also consider who often makes the headlines in 2021, who releases the most chart-topping songs, or even who has the best image.

With all of this in mind, singers like Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd&nbsp;could all top the list of popular singers out right now. However, these big names are just a few of the world&#39;s most famous current singers. You also have Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-female-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">top female vocalists</a>&nbsp;Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, and so many more. From American and English celebrity vocalists, to the biggest international heavyweights&nbsp;it&#39;s up to you to decide just which of these people are the most famous star singers today.

Take a look at the list of top singers below and vote up those who you think are the most famous right now.

Who Is The Most Famous Singer In The World Right Now?

Band/Musician

The Most Famous Singer In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

Celebrity Lists

Film

Hollywood films are full of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/small-cameos-by-famous-actors/jacob-shelton">cameos</a> by famous musicians, and this happens for all sorts of reasons. Often, filmmakers like to give their famous friends a small role in their films for fun, like Stephen Spielberg did with Phil Collins in Hook. Sometimes, filmmakers cast a renowned musician in an ironic way, as David Lynch did for Mulholland Drive with Billy Ray Cyrus. Occasionally, musicians even prove capable of carrying a role that's a bit more substantial than a cameo, like Randy Travis in The Rainmaker.&nbsp;Here are a few musician <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-that-end-with-surprise-cameos/williamsbrianjake">cameos</a> in movies that make us do a double take. Make sure to vote up the most surprising!

15 Random Musician Movie Cameos That Make Us Double Take

Random Musician Movie Cameos That Make Us Double Take

Jim Rowley

Just like movies, TV shows are full of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funniest-celebrity-tv-cameos/julian-hoffman">cameos</a> from musicians. For many, like Usher or Lance Bass, these appearances coincided with the release of an album or a major song. For others, this is an opportunity to perform against their established brand, as Justin Bieber did on CSI. Others approached it as an acting challenge like Dave Matthews did when he guest starred on an episode of House. And then, there's Flea, who's essentially just a character actor at this point… but that doesn't mean it isn't surprising when he shows up in a galaxy far, far away.Here are a few random musician TV cameos that made us do a double-take. Make sure to vote up the ones you think are totally, completely random!

14 Random Musician TV Cameos That Make Us Double Take

Random Musician TV Cameos That Make Us Double Take

90s TV

Though it may not be the case anymore, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sitcom-guest-stars-who-became-famous/julian-hoffman">musician cameos on TV shows</a> used to be a big deal. Nineties sitcoms were full of clap-tastic walk-ons from a wide range of recording artists from all over the musical spectrum. You'd flip on the TV to watch the latest episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch or The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and boom… Britney Spears or Boyz II Men were there to serenade you. Even sitcoms that you didn't associate with music at all might surprise you with a mainstream musical act. See if you remember these classic musical moments from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-90s-sitcoms/ranker-tv">'90s shows</a>.

Musician Cameos In '90s Sitcoms That Turn Back The Clock

Musician Cameos In '90s Sitcoms

Shane Fraser

So you think you know everything about music? Study up to make sure you pull through for your team on Trivia Night.

Music Trivia You Should Know

Rock

The rock and roll music genre has a vibrant history, with deep roots in the American experience. But what is the origin of rock music?

The genre is still going strong in the 21st century, yet many interesting rock and roll facts have been forgotten. As the music industry has developed, the definition of rock music has evolved, with many different rock categories arising. What rock is perceived as now is different from how rock used to be perceived in the 1950s.

Check out these little-known&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/woah-rock-history-facts/mviladegutt" target="_blank">facts about rock and roll history</a>, and vote up the ones you never knew before.

Facts About The History Of Rock And Roll That Most People Don't Know

General

Facts About Rock And Roll History Most People Don't Know

Jason F. Collins

90s Music

<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-reba-mcentires-band-in-1991/cleo-egnal" target="_blank">Reba</a>. Faith. Tim. George. Kenny. The &#39;90s might not have been the era of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-we-just-learned-about-outlaw-country/will-morgan-1" target="_blank">country outlaws</a>, but it was still a&nbsp;great decade for country music. Summers were defined by cutoff tees, ripped jeans, and cowboy boots. This was back when you might still hear a steel guitar or fiddle in your favorite songs.&nbsp;

With the fame these singers had in the &#39;90s, coinciding with the rise in the internet, it&#39;s surprising to realize there are still things we don&#39;t know about them, or maybe we just forgot. Some of these facts are sweet and funny;&nbsp;others are shocking. But one way or another, they&#39;ll&nbsp;make you say, &quot;Wow.&quot;

Things We Just Found Out About '90s Country Stars

Things We Just Found Out About '90s Country Singers

Chrissy Rose

Pop Culture

While boy bands are nothing new (just check out the <a href="/list/forgotten-90s-boy-band-hits/carly-silver" target="_blank">hits of the 90s</a>), some of the most famous boy bands in the world today might have you think otherwise. In other words, boy bands across the globe have taken the music world by storm throughout the 2010s, dominating the music charts and selling out tours everywhere. While much of their fan base may be under the age of 18, that doesn&#39;t take away from the fame these boy bands are experiencing. Of all today&#39;s&nbsp;popular boy bands, however, who is the most famous in 2021?

This list is all about the current and modern boy bands, not the just your personal choice of the biggest boy band in the world. However, with numerous <a href="/list/best-kpop-songs-2018/ranker-music" target="_blank">hit Kpop songs</a>,&nbsp;BTS (Bangtan Boys) is one of the most popular boy bands out right now&mdash;not to mention EXO, TRCNG, and many others. Any of those could be voted best boy band in the world. However,&nbsp;Kpop&nbsp;groups aren&#39;t the only ones making waves in the music industry, as groups like Why Don&#39;t We and Brockhampton&nbsp;could also be considered some of the most famous boy bands right now. Of course, this is all up to you fans to decide.

Check out the list of top boy bands below and vote up the groups you think are the most famous in the world right now in 2021.

Who Is The Most Famous Boy Band In The World Right Now?

The 25+ Most Famous Boy Bands in the World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

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Lists that rank the best rappers and hip hop artists from every time and place.

Hip Hop Wars

Celebrities

Everyone has their own idea of the best rappers today, but that doesn&#39;t necessarily denote the most famous rapper in the world right now in 2021. Sure, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best rapper in the world</a> could also be the most famous rapper, but this isn&#39;t always the case. While there&#39;s room for opinion, there are also plenty of qualifying factors to consider. For instance, how&#39;s their most recent album selling? How often are they in the news and media in 2021? How big is their fan base? Of course, you&nbsp;are the fan base. You&#39;re the reason why the media covers them. So, who is the most famous rapper out right now according to you fans?

When it comes to the most popular rappers, Kanye&nbsp;West is certainly going to find himself toward the top of the list. However, plenty of current hip-hop artists and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-new-school-rappers/ranker-music" target="_blank">top new school rappers</a> who may not have his credentials could still be considered just as famous. How about Lil Uzi Vert? He is definitely one of the celebrity rappers. Some American rappers, like&nbsp;Childish Gambino, were celebrities before their music careers. He starred on the popular TV series&nbsp;Community.&nbsp;Is it his TV and movie stardom that puts him in the spotlight? As you can see, choosing the most famous rappers today isn&#39;t going to be easy, but that&#39;s where you fans come in.&nbsp;

Check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-rappers/reference" target="_blank">list of famous rappers</a> below and vote up the artists you think have the most fame right now.&nbsp;

Who Is The Most Famous Rapper In The World Right Now?

Person

The Most Famous Rapper In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

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TV: What's On Now?

Some musicians are true double threats. Not only can they crank out hits that top the charts. They also star in some of your favorite television shows. These are some of the best <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">current TV shows</a> starring musicians you can check out now, so if you are looking for something to watch next, then consider these series.&nbsp;Donald Glover is perhaps the best example of this. His acting career began in earnest with a role in Community, and now he stars in Atlanta, one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-shows-currently-on-the-air?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best shows airing now</a>. Throughout his time on both of these shows, he put out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-childish-gambino-albums/ranker-music">great albums like Because, the Internet and Awaken, My Love!</a>.&nbsp;There are numerous shows starring rappers, singers, and musicians in the coming year. All of the shows on this list will have new episodes coming out this year, so you can get familiar before diving into your next obsession. If you like how any of these musicians have made the transition to acting, then you should upvote the best shows they are in.&nbsp;

The Best Current TV Shows Starring Musicians

TV Program

The Best Current Television Shows Starring Musicians, Ranked

Ranker TV

Hip-Hop / Rap

The 1990s were&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/1991-game-changing-year-in-rock-and-roll/julian-hoffman" target="_blank">full of new music</a>, eccentric styles, and unforgettable <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stories-about-90s-sitcom-stars/tracey-graham" target="_blank">TV shows</a>&nbsp;- but out of all those, the &#39;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/90s-hip-hop-facts/will-morgan-1" target="_blank">90s hip-hop stars</a> who rose to fame continue to be one of the hottest topics of all. This decade was packed&nbsp;with&nbsp;big names like Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Dr. Dre, and more -&nbsp;all&nbsp;known for their poetic rhymes and unique beats. However, their public and private personas sometimes differed; these&nbsp;stories show&nbsp;what the rappers were like outside the studio.

While working with &#39;90s hip-hop artists&nbsp;may have the reputation of being a difficult and&nbsp;demanding task, these firsthand accounts paint a different picture of what it was like being close to the&nbsp;stars.&nbsp;

What People Who Have Worked With 1990s Hip-Hop Stars Said About Them

What People Who Have Worked With '90s Hip Hop Stars Said About Them

Ivey Nucilli

Music can be an incredible tool for battling your darkest moods and moments. Some turn to movies to help pull them out of those depths. But when you need a double dose of dopamine to help put a little pep in your step, movies about music offer the best of both worlds.&nbsp;Of course, there are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-20-best-musical-movies-of-all-time">countless musicals to choose from</a>, but you won't find those here. This list is about fictional bands that rock, musicians who overcome the odds, and human connections through music that will absolutely move you. So vote up the movies about music that most lift you up when you're feeling down.

Feel-Good Movies About Music To Help Pull You Out Of A Depressive State

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Are You Experienced

Led Zeppelin

Van Halen

Travis Scott

Eminem

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Lil Xan

A close inspection of the elements that draw us to certain hip hop artists, from their consistently sick beats to their impressive commands of language and their own public image.

Ranking Rappers

Live Music

Sounding good on stage is one thing, but putting on the greatest live show is another—and there's&nbsp;quite a few rappers who offer the best of both worlds. While there's always room for debate, as well as biased opinions, we can all agree some hip hop artists know how to put on a show. Without much room for argument, Kanye&nbsp;West has long been considered one of the greatest rap performers of his time, with Kendrick Lamar high up on that list as well. However, in a world where <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-young-rappers/ranker-hip-hop" target="_blank">new and young rappers</a> pop up every day and really make a name for themselves, there's plenty other rappers with good live shows.You don't want only a good show, though; you want to hear the rappers with the best live shows out—including artists both old and new. From established artists&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-soundcloud-rappers/ranker-music" target="_blank">famed SoundCloud&nbsp;rappers</a>, some rappers just have &quot;it&quot;. So, who are the best rappers to see live? Some might say Travis Scott, while others are quick to argue that. Well, now you all have the opportunity to cast your vote for the best live performing rappers—right here, right now.&nbsp;Check out the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of rappers</a> below and vote up the ones you think deserve the top spots for best concerts, whether they know how to hype up a crowd, sound great on stage, or even better, do both. See someone missing? Feel free to add them to the list.&nbsp;

Rappers Who Put on the Greatest Live Shows, Ranked

The 25+ Rappers with the Best Concerts | Best Rappers to See Live

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Singers

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-male-artists-2021/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">New male singers</a> come from a wide variety of platforms in terms of genre, background, and style. These famous, young singers are making big waves in the entertainment industry. You can also find new rappers and DJs here. Wondering what <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-male-artists-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">male artists to watch</a>? Browse this list to find out. If you haven&#39;t already&nbsp;heard of these artists, you&#39;re likely to soon.&nbsp;How do these musicians compare&nbsp;to the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-female-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">best new female artists</a>?

Some up-and-coming male singers have accomplished a lot at a relatively young age, ranging from countless Billboard charting debuts to various Grammy Awards.&nbsp;Some&nbsp;new male artists&nbsp;to watch include Kane Brown, Lil Nas X and Rag&#39;n&#39;Bone Man. For hip-hop heads, trending new&nbsp;rappers&nbsp;like iann dior and Lil Mosey&nbsp;are also featured on this list. Young actors who balance their Hollywood careers with music are also featured, such as the In the Heights&nbsp;star&nbsp;Anthony Ramos. Don&#39;t forget about new country singers Devin Dawson and Morgan Evans.

Who are the hottest&nbsp;new male singers and musicians of 2021? Which rising male music stars are the best? Vote below to help decide!

The Best New Male Artists

The 25+ Best New Male Artists | List of New Rappers, Singers & Musicians

Rising female stars represent a diverse range of voices in the current music industry. From country and pop to hip-hop and alternative,&nbsp;new female artists&nbsp;are continuously shattering glass ceilings,&nbsp;impressing both critics and fans with their powerful songs and overall musicianship. How do these ladies compare&nbsp;to the <a href="/list/best-new-male-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">best new male artists</a>?

Some of these musicians will surprise you with how much they&#39;ve achieved at such a young age. In&nbsp;fact, many of these girls are under 25&nbsp;or still in their teenage years!&nbsp;The 18-year-old Olivia Rodrigo, for example, currently has the longest-running number one debut single of any artist in fifteen years. Rising to fame through starring in the Disney+ original High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, she&#39;s constantly breaking records with her studio album SOUR and&nbsp;mega-hit song&nbsp;&quot;drivers license.&quot; Other female singers to watch include Tate McRae, Ava Max, Doja Cat, Madison Beer, Arlo Parks, and Celeste. New female rappers, such as&nbsp;Rico Nasty, CHIKA,&nbsp;and Yung Baby Tate,&nbsp;are also featured on this list.&nbsp;

Out of all of these talented <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-artists-under-25/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">young female artists</a>, which ones are&nbsp;the best, and who&#39;s had the most impressive climb to stardom since 2020? Vote for your favorite boss lady vocalists and rappers below!

The Best New Female Artists

The 30+ Best New Female Artists, Ranked

Lists that rank the best musical records to ever hit our ears.

The Greatest Albums

Albums

It&rsquo;s no coincidence that great bands and artists have some of the best debut <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-albums-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">albums of all time</a>. You can tell a lot about a music artist from their first album, for better or worse. A debut album sets the stage for what audiences can expect, including genre, style, inventiveness, and many more details. For some talented artists, a debut album can be genre changing and influence pop culture. But what are the greatest debut albums of all time? See what music lovers have to say in the ranking below.

For some bands, a debut album may be their best work or even their only work. More than a few break up after their first effort. For many others, it may be their best work and they may end up being <a href="/list/greatest-songs-by-one-hit-wonders/ranker-music">one-hit wonders</a>. Not many artists continue to find more success after initial efforts.

For the purpose of this list however, we only care about that first seminal album. So vote for the artists that you think have the very best debut albums of all time. No sophomore albums allowed.