The music industry has exponentially grown in the past years — and 2022 is an excellent example. Even though 2022 is just starting, we’ve already seen numerous artists make waves in the industry. While some of these artists have been consistently making music, others are making a huge comeback this year.
In this article, we’ll talk about five of the biggest pop star artists of 2022 — who are they and what makes them the best in the industry. If you’re an aspiring artist, let the achievements of these pop stars motivate you to reach new heights in your career.
1. Zendaya
Biggest Pop Song: Replay
Born on September 1, 1996, Zendaya has become a household name in the pop music industry. Zendaya released her first debut independent single, “Swag It Out,” in 2011. Her next single, “Watch Me,” made it to the US Billboard Hot 100, securing the 86th spot.
Zendaya signed to Hollywood Records in August 2012 and began writing songs for her album. Her debut single titled “Replay” was released in July 2013 and reached number 51 on the US Billboard 200. The single sold more than 7,000 copies in its first week and has become Zendaya’s most popular song to date.
Zendaya management confirmed that the artist would make more music in 2022. This is something fans will surely watch out for!
2. Justin Bieber
Biggest Pop Song: Sorry
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re already familiar with Justin Bieber. This pop superstar was born on March 1, 1994, and is originally from Ontario, Canada. Justin started to record demos when he was 13 years old and started singing with Usher at the same age.
Justin signed to RBMG Records in 2008 and released his debut album, “My World” in 2009. Justin’s first album was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America or RIAA, as it sold more than one million copies after its release.
Justin has rescheduled his 2021 Justice World Tour this year, adding seven new arena shows. From a 45-date tour, the artist will perform on 52 different dates in various locations.
3. The Weeknd
Biggest Pop Song: Blinding Lights
Born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye on February 16, 1990, The Weeknd has made waves in the pop music industry for years. The Weeknd made his debut on the Billboard Hot 100 by collaborating with Drake on his song, “Crew Love.” The Weeknd eventually released its first album, “Trilogy,” in November 2012 and secured the 4th spot in the Billboard 200.
One of the biggest collaborations The Weeknd had was with Ariana Grande. The two released a song together, “Love Me Harder,” which climbed into the number 7 spot of the Hot 100 Chart. The song sold 1.7 million copies in the United States alone and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
The Weeknd opened in 2022 with the release of his new studio album, “Dawn FM.” This album is a more upbeat record containing synth-pop and dance-pop songs inspired by the 1980s new wave and funk.
4. Ed Sheeran
Biggest Pop Song: Shape of You
Ed Sheeran is a singer-songwriter born on February 17, 1991. He was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and started writing songs when he was 11. He released his first extended EP, “No. 5 Collaborations Project,” in early 2011 and signed with Asylum Records in the same year.
Ed’s first debut album, “+” (pronounced as plus), was released in September 2011 and topped the Billboard Charts. This album contained his first hit single, “The A-Team,” which became the 8th best-selling single in the UK and sold more than one million copies as of September 2017.
According to reports, Ed will release his fifth album, “=” (pronounced as equals), in 2022. The artist will also be touring around Europe throughout the entire year.
5. Drake
Biggest Pop Song: One Dance
Aubrey Drake Graham, or Drake, was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Canada. He released his debut single, “Over,” in March 2010 and peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. This song also topped the Rap Songs chart and received a nomination for being the Best Rap Solo Performance during the 53rd Grammy Awards.
Drake has won countless awards throughout his music career, including four Grammys, six American Music Awards, two Brit awards, and a record of 29 Billboard Music Awards. Drake is also the only artist with three songs (What’s Next, Wants and Needs, and Lemon Pepper Freestyle) to debut at the Top 3 on Billboard.
By 2022, Drake is set to release new music and will have several tours.
Achieve the Same Success
The success of the pop artists mentioned in this article didn’t happen overnight. They spent years mastering their craft to become the stars they are today.
To experience the same success, you should be willing to exert time and effort to develop your music. Sure, the process can be stressful and challenging, but the results will surely be worth it!
