For at least a decade now – since Billboard started counting music streams in its chart calculations in 2013, and probably before – the sound of pop music ... the field to 40 songs harder ...

and rap music began its ascension into American culture. Top 40 pop music charts were filled with catchy songs with memorable, sing-along lyrics. It was an era of flashy styles and fun songs.

By Jason Lipshutz Editor In 2024, pop music was defined by a combination of ... songs of the year could be found outside of top 40 radio or the major streaming playlists. Some artists, like ...

Hozier is the Billboard Staff's Rookie of the Year for 2024 in our Greatest Pop Star rankings for his hit "Too Sweet" and his successful live year.

(The group's previous records have followed a similar path.) But it speaks to the considerable power of K-pop music that so many albums in the genre have debuted at or near the top of the charts ...