5 Artists Who Are Dominating 2023
The first month of 2023 has passed by fast and we’ve already been gifted with new music and many tours. Artists ranging from R&B to hip-hop and rap have led the billboard charts for the past few weeks. We are here to break down the top artists who are on track to dominate 2023 with their lyrics, beats, and iconic vibes.
1. Ice Spice
Bronx-native Ice Spice went viral last summer for her catchphrases and insatiable songs. Her first EP, “Like…?” dropped this January. Songs featured like “Bikini Bottom” and “Munch (Feelin’ U)” have already blown up the charts, making it past 5.1 million streams on the first week of release. Coined “The Hood’s Princess Diana” and “New York’s Princess of Rap,” Ice Spice has already collaborated with artists such as PinkPantheress for her number one single “Boys A Liar Pt.2.”
“Calling my phone when they know I don’t answer, In the Hood I’m like Princess Diana”
2. FLO
UK girl group, FLO made history when their song “Cardboard Box '' was released in April of 2022, surpassing 2 million views within days. Last summer, they released their first EP, “The Lead” featuring singles like “Summertime”, “Feature Me” and “Immature” which have been performed live and remixed acapella on VEVO and talk shows. In 2023, they will officially start their North American tour to cities including Atlanta, Washington, Philadelphia, Toronto, New York, Chicago, and LA. They will be performing at Wireless Festival in London, Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo, Longitude Festival in Ireland, Sol Blume Festival in California, and many more. Safe to say their passports will be stamped this summer.
“Believe Karma is a B, and she gon’ teach!”
3. Chlöe Bailey
One half of the sensational sister duo Chlöe X Halle, producer, singer, actor, Chlöe Bailey has been leading her own solo career the past year. Amongst many criticisms, she has remained successful and unbothered with the help of her fans and sister, Halle Bailey. Since their last album together, she has done several projects and released songs such as “Have Mercy”, “Treat me” and her most recent hit, “Pray it Away”. This year she has announced her debut album In Pieces set to be released in March 2023.
“Why I keep bossing like I do? Why Keep flossing like I do” Why I keep saucing like I do? Why it keep costing like it do?”
4. SZA
After the release of SOS, Sza’s second album, streams went through the roof. With over 982 million streams on Spotify in January 2023, she was the 2nd most streamed female artist of the month. Hits like “Kill Bill” surpassed 380 million streams with over 18 million views on the music video and “Snooze” has over 2.13 million streams. Sza announced her first headline arena tour for this spring in selected cities and was sold out within minutes. Fans are begging for more tour dates and locations.
“I’m so mature, I’m so mature, I’m so mature, I got me a therapist to tell me there’s other men. I don’t want none, I just want you. If I can’t have you, no one will.””
5. Beyoncé
We couldn't have completed this list without mentioning the Queen herself. The Renaissance Era has officially taken over. After the release of her seventh studio album, “Renaissance”, fans anticipated for Queen Bee to finally go back on tour since her last one in 2018. February 1st, her team announced The Renaissance World Tour for 2023. Locations include United States, Canada, France, UK, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Berlin, and Sweden. Hopefully you’ve managed to get your tickets and are preparing to witness Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.
“Comfortable in my skin. Cozy with who I am”
If you haven’t already, add these artists to your 2023 playlist! You won’t be disappointed. Leave us a comment below letting us know you’re favorite artist!