SiriusXM and Pandora predict the Breakout Artists of 2020 and produce an Artists to Watch 2020 playlist plus Latin, Country and Christian genre playlists. In a blog posting the streamer has produced bio’s of all the artists featured in the playlists which can be found here.
Pandora and Next Big Sound have collaborated to select the 24 singers, rappers, DJs and bands they believe are poised for greatness in the coming year. Whether you’re into hip hop, R&B, country or reggae, alt-rock, Latin, Christian, dance or pop, there’s a new face waiting to become your next fave.
The Artists to Watch 2020 playlist can be found here.
Latin Artists to Watch 2020
According to Pandora ‘a new crop of Latin artists and sounds look to make an indelible impact right out of the gate in the first months of 2020. From corridos and norteñas, to baladas and banda, Regional Mexican music continues to evolve and drive a huge portion of the Latin listenership.’ You can find upcoming tracks from Natanael Cano, Cheli Madrid, Grupo Firme, Adrián Chaparro and Jorge Almir. The streamer predicts ‘a return to a more classic Latin pop sound, led by innovative songwriters like Camilo, Luis Figueroa and Cami. R&B was all the buzz in Latin music this past year, and that buzz will only grow with the innovative artistry of Paloma Mami and Omar Apollo. Urban music will continue its domination of Latin listening on Pandora.’ Artists like Mariah, Lalo Ebratt, Eladio Carrión, Dímelo Flow and Haze are redefining the genre for new audiences. And for those who are looking to take a detour outside of the big genres, artists like Elsa y Elmar, La Doña and Ed Maverick are breaking down barriers with their unique voices..
The Latin Artists to Watch 2020 mixtape can be found here.
Country Artists to Watch 2020
Pandora maintains that ‘Country music will continue to be both genre-bending and loyal to its “three chords and the truth” roots.’ Pandora’s 2020 Country Artists to Watch list is a unique blend of artists representing both the longstanding traditions of the classic, fiddle-and-steel-laced sound mixed with autobiographical and often cinematic storytelling of these styles.’
The Country Artists to Watch 2020 playlist can be found here.
Christian Artists to Watch 2020
Pandora predicts that the ‘Year in Christian will produce an even deeper infusion of hip hop in every subgenre, from the AC pop core to the modern gospel choir. Faith-informed hip hop will gain more legitimacy, thanks, in part, to Kanye. And worship expression, the chameleon-like elephant, will continue shattering the stained-glass ceiling and confines of the genre. In Christian and Gospel music, these ‘Artists to Watch’ explore every stylistic post: pop, hip hop, gospel, worship, bluegrass, folk and rock.’
The Christian Artists to Watch 2020 playlist can be found here.
