Explore the emerging trends and sounds in the music landscape of 2021

The preparation for 2021

The groundwork for an innovative new music landscape was laid in 2020, with experimental production and creative lyrics challenging the status quo in the music industry. This was the year we saw a spike in the popularity of female singers and rappers, with the Latin music genre throughout the year.

The vast majority of 2021 music releases kept pace with the trend set in 2020. While that's not to say that every artist or album that came out this year was experimental or incredibly bent, there were some common trends that shaped the larger musical climate.

New sounds and instruments appeared in many songs, and genres such as hip-hop, pop and R&B came together to create completely new and exciting experiences. As music fans, this is an incredibly exciting – and daunting – time as no one can really be prepared for what tomorrow may bring.

The popularity of female artists and rappers

Female artists and rappers made a big impact in 2021, lending their voice to the growing movement of diversity and inclusion in music. Songs like Megan Thee Stallion's 'Savage', Lil Natty's 'Saved' and Dua Lipa's 'Don't Start Now' quickly became mainstream hits, leading to a new wave of female artists and rappers taking over the charts.

This year we've seen a huge number of female artists and rappers who are unapologetic in their willingness to push the boundaries of their genres and take risks. This fearlessness has earned them a loyal fanbase who are excited to see what the future of music holds.

The fusion of genres

Along with the increase in the number of female artists and rappers, 2021 also saw a fusion of genres like never before. From pop and hip-hop, to Latin, R&B and EDM - 2021 pushed the boundaries of what's possible.

Genres like reggaeton and trap made their way into the mainstream music scene, and songs like Akon's 'Lonely' and Drake's 'In My Feelings' helped further unify these disparate sounds.

This willingness to blend instruments and styles opened the doors to a wide variety of new music emerging and bringing together a wide variety of fans from different backgrounds.

Questions about the music of 2021

Which female artists and rappers had the biggest impact in 2021?
What genres did 2021 music releases draw upon?
What unique sounds and instruments were featured in 2021's releases?
What were some of the major trends that emerged this year?
How have these trends been received by the music fan-base?

Interesting facts about the music of 2021

Many of 2021's most popular releases were collaborations between multiple genres and instruments.
This year saw a surge in the popularity of female DJs and producers.
Latin music had one of its biggest years of success in 2021, with rappers such as Bad Bunny and Ozuna hitting the top of the charts.
The music streaming industry saw a huge spike in subscribers in 2021, as the demand for new music grew exponentially.
Popular songs such as 'Driver's License' by Olivia Rodrigo garnered more than 4 billion streams in its first week of release.

Quotes about the music of 2021

I'm so excited for the new music of 2021 - I can't wait to hear what exciting new sounds emerge.

It's amazing to see how music has evolved to be so inclusive and diverse. 2021 was an amazing year for music.

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