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Gather around, fellow K-pop stans, and let's rank the best K-pop groups of 2023! Whether they're <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-kpop-groups-2023/taylor-park">recent debuts</a> like NewJeans and Le Sserafim or K-pop behemoths like Blackpink and NCT 127, these popular <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/korean-boy-band-bands-list/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Korean boy bands</a> and girl groups are topping the charts like nobody's business.&nbsp;On this list, you'll find famous K-pop groups such as Twice, Stray Kids, Seventeen, ITZY, Aespa, and more! Which of these groups do you think deserves the number one spot?Vote up your favorite K-pop groups, and check back for updates on their 2023 releases and highlights.

The Most Popular K-pop Groups Of 2023

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The K-pop industry is overflowing with incredibly handsome male idols. Some of these idols are even assigned the position of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-male-visuals-right-now/ranker-music">“visual”</a> within their K-pop groups due to their good looks. But who do K-pop fans consider as the best visual right now? Let's check out this list of the hottest K-pop guys of 2023!With his angelic face and surprisingly deep voice, Felix from Stray Kids is considered one of the best-looking K-pop idols today. There's also Yeonjun from TXT who charmed fans with his handsome profile and amazing charisma. It's no surprise that ASTRO's Cha Eun-woo is in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-korean-romantic-dramas/molly-gander">popular romantic K-dramas</a> - he totally looks the part of a handsome leading man!Which male K-pop idol is serving the best visuals in 2023? Vote up the idols who make your heart flutter!

The Hottest Male K-pop Idols Of 2023

2022 Music

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. Vote up your favorite one.

The Best Album Cover Art of 2022

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K-Pop

It's easy to lose track of the year's hottest K-pop songs when there's so many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kpop-groups-2023/taylor-park">amazing K-pop groups</a> and artists to follow. Luckily, this list should help you find new songs to add to your playlist. Here are the best 2023 K-pop songs, ranked by fans everywhere.Some of the best K-pop hits of the year include trending songs like “OMG” from NewJeans. The song's cute and catchy chorus has practically everyone on TikTok learning the choreography. If you're an old gen K-pop fan, BIGBANG's Taeyang released a comeback single called “Vibe” that features Jimin from BTS. Meanwhile, TWICE released their second English digital single, “Moonlight Sunrise,” for all the English-speaking TWICE stans out there.Which K-pop songs are you jamming out to in 2023? Vote up all your favorite songs!

The Best K-pop Songs Of 2023

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Hip-Hop Albums

The ever evolving landscape and heavy release schedule of hip-hop means there's usually something for everyone - but it might get lost in the shuffle. The best rap albums of 2023 include drill and trap to more conscious and also region specific styles like Detroit trap and Miami bass. There's also a larger influx of female rappers now than ever before, lending their voices to new stories and new styles.This year, YoungBoy Never Broke Again dropped his studio album I Rest My Case. The 23 year old industrious rapper is now up to five studio albums to join his dozens of mixtapes. Meanwhile, London's own Clavish released his anticipated debut mixtape Rap Game Awful, full of ominous instrumentals and grim storytelling.&nbsp;What are your favorite rap albums of 2023? Vote up the best in hip-hop and check back to see updates to the list!

The Best Rap Albums Of 2023

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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?

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

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In the never ending fight for equality, songs about women's rights can be powerful energizers and catalysts for real change. Through the medium of music, many artists have been able to pour their feelings of fight and frustration into the world to be received by others. Some of the songs on this list became notable anthems for change while some others abrasively vent about the state of women's rights while pointing out injustices and hypocrisies.In 1989, rap was still a young art form and Queen Latifah paved the way for the rich landscape of female talent in hip-hop today when she pointed out some struggles women face in “Ladies First”. Meanwhile, Milck's “Quiet” became synonymous with the Women's March in 2018. This list also includes riot grrrl icons like Le Tigre and Bikini Kill.Vote below for your favorites and check out our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/songs-about-women-empowerment/akansha-kakkad">songs about women's empowerment list</a> for similar suggestions.

The Best Songs About Women's Rights

The 25 Best Songs About Women's Rights

Not all friendships are meant to last forever and it's common to drift apart or have a bad friendship breakup. Even though it might hurt, songs about friendships ending are really common and can often sound like a romantic relationship that failed. On this list there are songs written about friendship breakups that you may not have even known were about friends. Sometimes even songs about romantic relationships can even be applied to these situations because the feelings are often the same.Sometimes the songs on this list reveal secrets between celebrities that we normally wouldn't be privy to. For example, Taylor Swift's infamous “Bad Blood” was a thinly veiled diss track towards fellow pop star Katy Perry. Camila Cabello also has a couple songs on this list and there's always been speculation that they are about her former friends and bandmates in Fifth Harmony. Whatever the case may be, these friendship breakup songs are perfect for your next angsty moment.Vote up the best songs about friendships ending and scroll to find more favorites.&nbsp;

The Best Songs About Friendships Ending

The 20 Best Songs About Friendships Ending

Whistling isn't a particularly common occurrence in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-pop-songs-of-2010s-decade/jovaughnbrown">modern pop music</a>, but some artists have found interesting ways to incorporate it into songs across various genres. Whistling is seemingly an inherent earworm, but whether that wriggly whistle comes across as delightfully catchy or obnoxiously shrill is entirely up to the listener.&nbsp;Below are 15 post-2000 pop songs that contain whistling parts. Vote up the songs whose whistling parts get <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/forgotten-2000s-one-hit-wonders/carly-silver">stuck in your head</a> and refuse to leave, whether you're happy about it or not. Vote down the songs with whistling parts that just aren't quite as memorable.

Modern Songs With Whistling Parts, Ranked By How Much The Whistling Gets Stuck In Your Head

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Music

From trailblazing German supergroups Rammstein and Scorpions to the legendary metal-heads Lamb of God and Megadeth, 2023's top heavy metal bands are back (and here to stay) with electrifying new music across every metal sub-genre (including nu metal, metalcore, avant-garde metal, doom metal, gothic metal, power metal, Celtic metal, and melodic death metal). Porcupine Tree triumphantly returns to the forefront of the progressive metal scene after their decade-long hiatus, riding high since the release of their powerful eleventh studio album Closure/Continuation; and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ozzy Osbourne maintains both his “Prince of Darkness” nickname and GOAT status in his mid-70s. Zeal &amp; Ardor continue to disrupt the avant-garde metal world while defying industry stereotypes through their innovative fusion of black metal with African-American spirituals; and English hard rock duo the Nova Twins fearlessly shatter glass ceilings as a black female-led metal duo, fiercely fighting for social justice across their latest projects.&nbsp;Which trending heavy metal groups are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-heavy-metal-bands-that-i-know/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best heavy metal bands</a>&nbsp;of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-80s-metal-songs/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">heavy metal songs</a> afterwards.

The Best Heavy Metal Bands Of 2023

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From tailgates and tan lines to beers in their tears, 2023's country music scene is hotter than ever. Both industry legends and budding singer-songwriters are releasing new music while also embarking on national concert tours. The year's most popular festivals, Stagecoach and Tortuga, once again hit the road with headliners Shania Twain, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, and Chris Stapleton – as well as national tours by some of your other favorite country superstars. Her Royal Highness&nbsp;Dolly Parton never ceases to build open her empire of businesses, music, charities, and television specials; and millennial superstars Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs continue to dominate the Billboard country charts with their undeniable bangers.&nbsp;Which trending country musicians&nbsp;are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the best country artists of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new country songs afterwards.

The Best Country Singers Of 2023

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Hip Hop Wars

Rappers have always been at the forefront of pop culture since the ‘90s, but 2023’s hip-hop scene in particular is ready for world domination. Multi-talented&nbsp;artists Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, Drake, and Her Majesty Nicki Minaj remain forces to be reckoned with across the Billboard charts (and they don't plan on slowing down anytime soon). Trap-stars Lil Baby, Future, and Gunna continue to keep it real throughout their fire collaborations; and A-list newcomer Latto refuses to hold back her “big energy” with a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2023-grammys-best-new-artist/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Best New Artist</a> Grammy nomination now under her belt. Superstars in-the-making Doechii, GloRilla, and Ice Spice inspire the next generation of female rappers throughout their unique performance styles and empowering verses; and Frank Ocean is slated to headline this spring's highly-anticipated Coachella music festival.&nbsp;Which trending hip hop artists are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the best rappers&nbsp;of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new rap songs afterwards.

The Best Rappers Of 2023

From on-the-rise Gen Z female rappers GloRilla and Ice Spice to 2022&nbsp;XXL Freshman classmates Nardo Wick and Cochise, 2023's roster of best new rappers gives previous years a run for their money. Southern rappers MAVI and Duke Deuce continue to grind in the studio; and Big Boss Vette and Monaleo just dropped new singles (with more potential&nbsp;records in the works). After years of doing City Girls' makeup, Saucy Santana has finally paved his own path as a rapper, with XXL Freshman recognition under his belt; and multi-talented singer-rapper prodigy DOECHII is just getting started with a fire SZA collaboration on the charts and viral praises from Doja Cat.Which trending new hip hop artists&nbsp;are you most excited to see live, and whose albums or mixtapes are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the best new rappers of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-new-school-rappers/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top new rap songs</a> afterwards.

The Best New Rappers Of 2023

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2022 may have set the bar really high for R&amp;B artists, but honestly, this year's hottest rhythm and blues singer-songwriters are ready to takeover everyone's playlists. From&nbsp;Grammy Award winner SZA's sensational sophomore album SOS to Chris Brown's critically-acclaimed Breezy, 2023's top R&amp;B music effortlessly fuses dynamic hip-hop/soul instrumentals with diverse cross-cultural influences while simultaneously staying true to the genre's traditional roots. Industry queens Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, and Lizzo never cease to slay with their flawless records; and Gen Z musicians Steve Lacy, H.E.R., Jorja Smith, and Chlöe continue to shatter glass ceilings with their exceptional talent.Which trending R&amp;B musicians&nbsp;are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the best R&amp;B artists&nbsp;of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new R&amp;B songs afterwards.

The Best R&amp;B Artists Of 2023

The Best R&B Artists Of 2023

Classic Rock

Are you ready to rock out throughout 2023? In a post-pandemic digital age of endless TikTok reels and electropop dancing, rock has taken the backseat across pop culture. However, this year has a lot of great rock music that may be the ultimate cure to your social media Top 40 blues. From the legendary Grammy Award-winning Red Hot Chili Peppers to alternative punk royalty Fall Out Boy and Blink-182, 2023's hottest rock bands are moving full-speed-ahead with electrifying new music&nbsp;and international concert tours. Emo supergroups My Chemical Romance and Paramore return to the forefront of the music industry with new records and sold out shows; and Italian glam rock foursome Måneskin finally have a Grammy nomination under their belt.Which trending rock musicians&nbsp;are you most excited to see live, and whose records are you currently listening to?&nbsp;Vote below for the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-rock-bands-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best rock bands</a> of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top new rock songs afterwards.&nbsp;

The Best Rock Bands Of 2023

Despite the shade that pop music constantly receives, pop artists will always drive the music industry, reaching massive worldwide audiences through their catchy hit singles while simultaneously inspiring social change on a regular basis. Puerto Rican reggaetón superstar Bad Bunny and singer-songwriter royalty Taylor Swift may have been the unofficial king and queen of 2022's pop scene, but who will reign over 2023? From Gen Z <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2023-grammys-best-new-artist/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Best New Artist</a> Grammy recipients Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, to rap's finest Nicki Minaj and Drake, all of the musicians featured below are shaping 2023's pop music scene one Billboard hit single at a time.&nbsp;Which trending pop&nbsp;singers are you most excited to see live, and whose projects are you currently listening to? Which&nbsp;studio album will break more&nbsp;records than&nbsp;Midnights (if that's even possible)? Vote below for the best pop artists&nbsp;of 2023, and be sure to also check out this year's&nbsp;top&nbsp;new pop songs afterwards.

The Best Pop Artists Of 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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.