The 2010s marked a significant evolution in the music landscape, reflecting technological, cultural, and societal changes. During this decade, artists experimented with new sounds and genres, pushing the boundaries of traditional music. This period also saw the rise of digital platforms, changing how we consume music and interact with our favorite artists. Let’s take a closer look at the defining features and trends that characterized music during this vibrant decade.
KATY PERRY: CALIFORNIA GURLS (2010)
KANYE WEST: POWER (2010)
NICKI MINAJ: SUPER BASS (2011)
MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS: THRIFT SHOP (2012)
BRITNEY SPEARS: WORK B**CH (2013)
MILEY CYRUS: WRECKING BALL (2013)
ROBIN THICKE FT. T.I. & PHARRELL: BLURRED LINES (2013)
BEYONCÉ: 7/11 (2014)
MEGHAN TRAINOR: ALL ABOUT THAT BASS (2014)
SIA: CHANDELIER (2014)
TAYLOR SWIFT: SHAKE IT OFF (2014)
JUSTIN BEIBER: WHAT DO YOU MEAN? (2015)
THE WEEKND: CAN’T FEEL MY FACE (2015)
CALVIN HARRIS FT. RIHANNA: THIS IS WHAT YOU CAME FOR (2016)
DRAKE: HOTLINE BLING (2016)
SIA: CHEAP THRILLS (2016)
BEYONCÉ: HOLD UP (2016)
KANYE WEST: FADE (2016)
CARDI B: BODAK YELLOW (2017)
DUA LIPA: NEW RULES (2017)
KENDRICK LAMAR: HUMBLE. (2017)
Compton raised Kendrick Lamar has become one of the most lauded rappers of our time. In 2018, his album DAMN. was the first rap album to ever win the Pulitzer Prize.