So, I think it's generally accepted that the girls that ruled the early 00s are 7:
(in no particular order) Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Shakira, P!nk, Christina Aguilera and Avril Lavigne.
Which had in your opinion the biggest impact of them all? Notice, I'm not asking about the success they have today, but about their legacy/impact from when they were at their peaks.
Here are some facts about them to help you decide:
SHAKIRA Shakira has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide and more than 100 million singles, marking her total sales as 170 million records sold worldwide. She has been active since 1990, this year being her 24th in her long-running career. Has more won more than 250 awards. . Has 0 #1 albums and 1 #1 single.
BRITNEY Britney has sold more than 105 million albums worldwide and more than 120 million singles, landing her total sales at 225 million records sold worldwide and thus making her the 5th best selling female artist of all time and the best selling female artist of the past decade. Britney has been active since 1992 making this year the 22nd of her career (including her activities as a child). Has won more than 400 awards and is one of the most awarded people in the music industry. Has 5 #1 singles and 6 #1 albums.
BEYONCE Beyonce has sold in total 129 million records worldwide, 27.9 out of which are coming from albums sales. She has been active since 1997, making 2014 her 17th year active (11th year being solo). Has won more than 400 awards and is one of the most awarded people in the music industry. Has 5 #1 albums and 5 #1 singles.
AVRIL Avril has sold around 35 million albums worldwide and more than 30 million singles, havign a total of 65 million records sold worldwide. She has won more than 150 awards, making her one of the most awarded Canadian artists and has been active since 2000, making 2014 her 14th year in the music industry. Has 2 #1 albums and 1 #1 single.
JENNIFER JLo has sold 32 million albums worldwide and more than 46 million singles, marking a total of 78 million records sold worldwide. Has been active since 1986, making 2014 her 28th year in the entairtenment industry. Is considered a fashion icon and has won more than 300 awards. Has 4 #1 singles and 2 #1 albums.
P!NK Soo, I couldn't find the receipts for P!nk's exact sales but only for her US albums sales. P!nk has sold more than 15 million albums in the US (my estimation is an additional 20-25 million worldwide), has been active since 1995 making 2014 her 19th year in the industry. Has won more than 50 awards. Singles sales uknown. Has 4 #1 singles and 1 #1 album.
CHRISTINA Christina has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and is one of the best selling female artists of the past decade. She has won more than 150 awards and has been active since 1991, making 2014 her 23rd year in the industry (including her young - age projects). Has 5 #1 singles and 3 #1 albums
Νote, this isnt meant to start a fan - war, me myself enjoy the music of all the girls, this thread is just to discuss who had the most impact. IMO, it goes like this:
Britney>Shakira>Beyonce>Christina>JLo>Avril>P!nk.
Let me see your opinions above
