|
Discussion: 15 Greatest Women in Pop
Member Since: 3/18/2008
Posts: 40,057
|
The Queen at #1 and The Princess at #2
Case closed.
|
|
|
Member Since: 4/6/2011
Posts: 31,849
|
Great top 10. I use all of them.
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/6/2012
Posts: 7,546
|
Adele...?
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/16/2012
Posts: 13,657
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/21/2010
Posts: 19,112
|
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/11/2012
Posts: 14,421
|
Quote:
Originally posted by ryanpittman97
miley cyrus, taylor swift, pink, kelly clarkson, avril, celine, diana, donna, paula, and since katy is up here nicki minaj. i mean....
|
MILEY?! Taylor is country.
Celine is someone an argument could be made for.
Kelly, maybe.
Avril, no. Diana and Donna aren't really pop imo. Paula
Nicki isn't pop. That's ridiculous to compare Katy's impact on pop to Nickis.
|
|
|
Member Since: 2/17/2012
Posts: 33,611
|
Quote:
Originally posted by ryanpittman97
#13???????? what the actual ****, shes already an icon.
|
I could easily name 15 female pop stars better than her.
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/21/2010
Posts: 19,112
|
Quote:
Originally posted by ryanpittman97
umm where da **** is miley cyrus and taylor swift, but good list and katy sold 11 million impressive.
|
Taylor is country dear.
|
|
|
Member Since: 1/11/2012
Posts: 14,421
|
Quote:
Originally posted by madonnas
I could easily name 15 female pop stars better than her.
|
Who did this list miss?
|
|
|
Banned
Member Since: 6/6/2012
Posts: 1,607
|
Quote:
Originally posted by callum
Beyoncé became famous thanks to the Destiny’s Child and she is definitely the only one from the band who remained under the spotlight. 5 #1 singles in the USA, 16 Grammy Awards and 75 million records sold worldwide for the new mom. Beyoncé’s talent will never be forgotten.
|
She has been at 75 million for 4 years now... We need some official record sales for Bey
But overall i agree with the list
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/2/2012
Posts: 37,284
|
Gaga #11, bye... Alot of the people above her haven't even had a peak like her...
|
|
|
Member Since: 4/23/2012
Posts: 20,204
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Bdawg
Taylor is country dear.
|
but she crossed over to pop, shes still considered a pop star.
|
|
|
Member Since: 3/30/2009
Posts: 79,408
|
Quote:
Originally posted by madonnas
I could easily name 15 female pop stars better than her.
|
The sad thing is that she's not even a popstar.
|
|
|
Member Since: 12/22/2011
Posts: 55,626
|
01. Madonna
Who else but Madonna could top this list ? She is the best-selling female artist of all time (over 250 million records sold). In 2009, the Sticky & Sweet Tour, became the highest grossing tour by a solo artist. She had her 38th American top 10 hit two weeks ago, thanks to her new single Give Me All Your Luvin. Her new album, MDNA, already topped 41 iTunes charts with the pre-orders only and her Super Bowl performance was the most watched in History. Madonna is 53 year-old but she’s not ready to give up. The throne of pop will be hers till the end of time.
Obviously The most successful female artist of the 20th century
02. Britney Spears
“The legendary Miss Britney Spears” has achieved more in ten years than anybody else in History (expect Michael and Madonna). Her songs and music videos are epic, so are her looks and her performances. Moreover, Britney had one of the biggest comebacks of all time, after her major meltdown in 2007. Miss American Dream taught the world to be strong and that one should never give up. In 2011, at 29, she was given the MTV Video Vanguard Award for her legendary career.
Obviously The best selling female artist of the 21st century.
03. Mariah Carey
With Christina and Whitney, she is one of the biggest voices in this list. Mariah is the woman with the most #1 hits in the USA (18). She is the second best-selling female artist of all time (200 million records sold) and her song We Belong Together was the best-selling one of the decade in America.
I have a problem with them throwing Christina in their. Mariah and Whitney are the biggest voices. Christina could have had done something with her potential. Kelly C outdoes her and they could have put Celine up there and it would be perfect.
04. Cher
Cher, just like Madonna, is the perfect example that you can still succeed after turning 50 year-old (Cher is actually over 60 y/o). Her song Believe is one of the best-selling singles of ALL TIME (it is actually the biggest selling single by a female artist ever in UK Chart history). Thanks to this song, Cher is the oldest woman to top Billboard’s Hot 100. She has sold 150 million records worldwide.
05. Whitney Houston
Beside her up and downs, Whitney Houston, aka The Voice, had an amazing career. I Will Always Love You will remain one of the biggest classics of all time. Her legacy will forever live on : I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I Look To You… We love you Whitney and we always will.
06. Janet Jackson
During the 80s and the 90s, Janet Jackson was also considered the Queen of Pop. Sadly her Super Bowl performance and the Nipplegate stopped her success, but it can’t delete her incredible career : legendary music videos like Rhythm Nation, 100 million records sold all over the world, an undeniable talent for dance and the amazing duet with her brother, Scream.
Who's telling these lies about her being consider the queen of pop. calling Scream amazing child don't
07. Christina Aguilera
In a little bit more than 10 years, Christina is definitely one of the singers that has accomplished the most : 5 #1 singles in the last three decades in the USA (only 6 artists have achieved that), 110 million records sold worldwide, 5 Grammy Awards, second top selling single artist of the 2000s and a song with more cultural impact than no other for our generation : Beautiful.
Lies...she has not nearly accomplished more than what she had the potential to do at the start of her career. 5 #1 singles..well, technically her feature makes her eligible. Why wasn't this included for Janet, Madonna and Britney. When was she the second top selling single artist of the 2000s.
Beautiful did have a big impact but Crazy in love, Baby one more time, Umbrella, bad romance etc. ishes all over that. No other for our generation. Child please.
08. Beyoncé
Beyoncé became famous thanks to the Destiny’s Child and she is definitely the only one from the band who remained under the spotlight. 5 #1 singles in the USA, 16 Grammy Awards and 75 million records sold worldwide for the new mom. Beyoncé’s talent will never be forgotten.
She should place higher than christina. That is a slap in the face.
09. Rihanna
Who else from the new generation but Rihanna has had such a huge impact on music ? Nobody. 11 #1 singles in the USA, 80 million singles and 21 million albums sold worldwide, that’s what Rihanna has accomplished in 6 years of career. She is definitely the legend of the new generation.
Oop...I'll let the others drag. Everything minus the last sentence.
10. Kylie Minogue
Kylie’s career is a pretty interesting one to look at. In the USA if you say ‘Kylie Minogue’ to someone, he will reply ‘Who ?’, if you say the exact same thing to someone who lives in Europe, this person will talk to you about a woman who has dozen of hits, who has beaten cancer and who is considered a true legend. The Australian singer has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has won 16 ARIA Awards (the Australian Grammys).
11. Lady GaGa
Like it or not, Lady GaGa has already marked History. Having sold over 80 million records, Mother Monster has 5 Grammy Awards and a lot of epic songs (Bad Romance and Poker Face being the most famous). Will she be able to stay relevant or will she disappear like Cyndi Lauper in the 80s because of her only target (gay people) ? Wait & see.
Truer words have never been written. She will make it though
12. Jennifer Lopez
Two years ago J-Lo would have never made the list, but she now can. After proving to the world that she is still able to sell million records, Jennifer Lopez is back and better than ever. Her routines and songs are legendary, J-Lo is a big part of your life if you were born in the 90s.
Lies...I love(d) JLO but someone else should replace her.
13. Adele
8 Grammy Awards (one of them being ‘Best New Artist’) and 50 million records sold worldwide made Adele one of the greatest women in pop music. Her talent is unbelievable but she can’t be higher (for now!) because her career started only 4 years ago.
14. Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys has sold 55 million records worldwide and is known for her soulful voice. Her two biggest hits, Fallin and No One will remain two of the best songs of all time. She has an incredible 14 Grammy Awards. Alicia Keys is a popstar but she never became a media-favorite, that’s why she is only #14.
15. Katy Perry
In four years, the California girl became a true Princess of Pop : 7 #1 hits in the USA, 8 People’s Choice Awards, over 55 million singles and 11 million albums sold worldwide.
YASS.
|
|
|
Member Since: 8/30/2011
Posts: 22,432
|
The source is... a tumblr?
|
|
|
Member Since: 9/11/2011
Posts: 2,134
|
Christina wouldn't even make top 15 if this was a ATRL greatest women in pop.
|
|
|
Member Since: 12/22/2011
Posts: 55,626
|
Quote:
Originally posted by Remixed
I don't agree with #1 or #8
|
You don't agree with #1.
Gaga fans still salty at Madonna's mashup of She's not me/Born this way/Express yourself I see...
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/6/2011
Posts: 48,509
|
Christina, Madonna, Rihanna , Whitney, Katy and Beyoncé
|
|
|
Member Since: 6/3/2006
Posts: 51,724
|
When a list with the "greatest women in pop" doesn't have SHAKIRA in, it's a complete disaster. Nevertheless amazing to see Britney and Mariah.
|
|
|
Member Since: 12/14/2011
Posts: 21,274
|
All of these summaries are written really badly.
|
|
|
|
|