The music industry has been dishing out new artists from all genres and curating viral sensations, such as Coi Leray, JXDN, Coco Jones, Bailey Zimmerman, and Ice Spice. These new artist have been topping the charts and moving the industry all on their own with fresh & new sounds but not without the help of older hit artists who built the foundation.
Despite the fact that labels and social media have been pumping out the next biggest star, older artists are reemerging to remind the world that they carried the industry and will continue to do so. From the re-popularization of their older hits to creating more of a social media presence, some major names in the industry are diving back into music and dropping brand new hits.
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Aly & AJ
The pop-rock twins initially made their name by featuring on some of the most prominent film and TV shows in the early 2000s. The duo began releasing music in 2005 with their album "Into The Rush", which features one of their top hits, "Walking On Sunshine". It was quickly followed by "Acoustic Hearts of Winter", and their most popular album "Insomniatic". Their 2007 release truly kicked off their careers and still hold as their most identifiable tracks, such as "Potential Break Up Song" and "Like Whoa". The singles regained popularity on social media and prompted them to break their industry hiatus and return with new music and reclaiming their band's name "Aly & AJ". Between re-recording, re-releasing, and live performing their two biggest hits from "Insomniatic" 15 years later, they've returned to the pop-punk scene with their new album "With Love From".
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Demi Lovato
Demi's consistent success in the industry has been apparent ever since her first album in 2008. Her artistry has adapted overtime where she's shifted from pop to punk and now to pop-rock. She's revisiting her old hits and remaking them with a twist, more specifically, a Rock version twist. She started 2023 with a bang in a live Rock n' Roll performance of "Heart Attack", a top charting single from 2013, which was met with mass appraisal. Shortly after, she re-recorded & released the adapted versions for her other previous releases, such as "Cool for the Summer", "Sorry Not Sorry" (feat. Slash), and "Confident". The next track on its way to join the collection is the 2011 release, "Give Your Heart A Break". Old Demi fans are loving these new genres of her classics and are begging for more from previous albums.
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Timbaland, Nelly Furtado, and Justin Timberlake
This trio took over the early 2000s with their hit "Give It To Me" and other solo tracks during the time like "Promiscuous" and "Carry Out", thanks to producer Timbaland. These 2000s club bangers are easily recognized across the globe and will always reach a sentimental place in our hearts. In a recent social media post, the three announced their revival and release of upcoming music with the caption "We back" as they reclaim their throne within the Pop & R&B scene. Although there is no definitive release date, the three are sure to bring us back in time and drop the next biggest hit.
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The Jonas Brothers
The boy band rejoined forces after a 2 year hiatus and successful solo careers to drop new albums and tour the world. Their live shows have highlighted not only their solo work, such as Nick's single "Jealous" and Joe's "Cake By The Ocean" but they even took us back 15 years to their album "A Little Bit Longer" with their iconic single "Burnin' Up". They've included the song in their live shows from Saturday Night Live to their current concert and even had a surprise performance by their then bodyguard, Big Rob. The brothers even performed an old Camp Rock single "Gotta Find You" for their Toronto show to commemorate the early film.
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Nicki Minaj
The pop-rap mogul has repeatedly n reminded us why she's sat on the throne of the industry for over 2 decades. From chart-topping features to multi-platinum albums, her career marks hers as one of the greatest of all time. Not only is she renowned since her early & public career in 2010 but she's collaborated with more modern and up & coming artists to remind us of her musical patriarchy. In features with other pop artists like Kim Petras, Ariana Grande, and Karol G to younger rappers like Ice Spice & Sexyy Redd. Despite being in the spotlight since the beginning, she has found successful collaborations and projects that continue to make her a modern worldwide sensation.
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Jason Derulo
The 2010 sensation and Pop / R&B singer has released fun & fresh music since the start of his career. From "In My Head", "Ridin' Solo", "Talk Dirty", "Whatcha Say", and more, Jason's music was a hit since its beginning. The multiple nominations and claimed accolades for a whole decade made him a global sensation through catchy tunes and an undeniable musical charisma. After his album "Everything Is 4" release in 2015, he took some time off from music and came back stronger than ever in 2020 with his viral sensation "Savage Love" (feat. Jawsh 685). The track hit viral status on multiple social media platforms and became a US chart topper, climbing him back onto the charts and continuing to release new & addictive beats in the new decade.
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Paramore
The legendary pop-punk group has played a critical role in the popular genre since their formation in 2004. Between their full on & grunge-esque performances to their addictive songs, they've culminated a concrete fan-base that's unlike any other punk group. Their biggest album "Riot!", which features hit singles "That's What You Get" & "Misery Business", was and continues to be a sensation across the globe. After 2014, the band experienced bounds of breaks, throughout the years. The resurfacing of pop-punk music brought along newcomer fans to the table, who soon discovered the group. Their newest album"This Is Why" was teased during this time and reintroduced themselves to old & new fans along with a securing a touring schedule that brought us nostalgia and appreciation for the band. Despite retiring the song "Misery Business", they revived the track in their performances from 2022 to present date due to worldwide appeal.
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Britney Spears and will.i.am
Three years since Britney's album "Glory", her collaboration with will.i.am on "MIND YOUR BUSINESS" took headlines by storm between her first release in three years, the nostalgic work between two pop artists, and marking their fourth single together. The two created successful releases, including "Scream & Shout", "Big Fat Bass", and "It Should Be Easy", which dropped over 10 years ago. Both artists held major pop music titles in the late 90s through the 2000s with consistent chart-toppers and delivered yet another one to continue their reign.
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