Adele, born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is a singer and songwriter from the UK and has been active since 2006. Her song "Rolling in the Deep" is from her second album "21" which was released in 2011 both in the US and UK. It is a tune about a jilted lover.
The song was a commercial success sending Adele to international exposure. "Rolling in the Deep" made it to the top of many Billboard charts including the US Billboard Hot 100.
2. Beyonce
Answer: Drunk in Love
Beyoncé is an American performer who is well diversified in the entertainment industry which includes singing, songwriting, acting and dancing. She gained fame while a member of Destiny's Child and continued that after going solo. Her song "Drunk in Love" is a duet with Jay-Z and was released as a single from her self-titled fifth album.
The song was successful on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
3. Lady Gaga
Answer: Shallow
Born as Stefani Germanotta, Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is known for wearing elaborate costumes during her live performances. Her song "Shallow" is the lead single from the soundtrack of "A Star is Born" a 2018 movie re-make with Bradley Cooper.
The tune netted her a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and topped the US Billboard Digital Songs chart.
4. Lorde
Answer: Royals
Lorde is a singer, songwriter and record producer from New Zealand. She has been in the music business since 2009 at the age of thirteen and specializes in alternative pop including Electro pop and Indie pop. Lorde's first single was "Royals" from her debut studio album "Pure Heroine" in 2013. The song was an international success and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100.
5. Katy Perry
Answer: Roar
Katy Perry is an American singer songwriter and actress from California. She began her singing career in gospel music but due to a lack of success she switched over to pop rock where she rose to fame. Her song "Roar" is from her fourth studio album "Prism" released in 2013.
It is a tune about self-determination and belief which became popular as a video on Vevo. The song was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America.
6. Demi Lovato
Answer: Cool for the Summer
Demi Lovato is an American pop star, songwriter and actress. She has won several singing awards, some of which include an MTV Video Music Award and a Women in Music Billboard Award. Her song "Cool for the Summer" was released as a single in 2015 from her "Confident" studio album and it debuted at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart. Both the song and the Vevo video garnered a lot of attention due its sexual nature.
7. Taylor Swift
Answer: Bad Blood
Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter. She began her career in 2004 as a country singer but switched to pop and is one of the top selling music artists of all time. Her song "Bad Blood" is from her "1989" album and was released as a single in 2015 in collaboration with rapper Kendrick Lamar.
The song describes her personal experience in a failed relationship and it reached number one on many music charts.
8. Ellie Goulding
Answer: Love Me like You Do
Ellie Goulding is a British singer and songwriter from London specializing in new wave music such as Electropop and Indie pop. She began her career in 2009 and quickly rose to the top on UK and US Billboard charts. Her song "Love Me like You Do" was recorded for the soundtrack in the movie "Fifty Shades of Grey" depicting love and seduction.
The song earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance.
9. Selena Gomez
Answer: Same Old Love
Selena Gomez is an American singer and actress from Texas. She started her career in the entertainment industry in 2002 as an actress followed by singing in 2009. Her song "Same Old Love" is from her second studio album "Revival" and was released as a single in 2015, peaking in the fifth spot on the US Billboard 100.
The song is a reflection of her personal experiences and inspired by her father.
10. Ariana Grande
Answer: Love Me Harder
Ariana Grande is an American pop and R & B singer and songwriter since 2008. Her singing career started out in theatre musicals which led to pop music in the early 2010s. The song "Love Me Harder" from her second studio album "My Everything" was released as a single in 2014 featuring a duet with Canadian singer The Weeknd. The tune got as high as number seven on the US Billboard 100.
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