Flamingo. Top 100 of 2021

2021 has been a great year for music and a shift towards rock, punk/rock music with the likes of Oliva Rodrigo, jxdn, Billie Eilish, Jeremy Zucker, Waterparks, Maneskin and various of other artists. Taylor Swift's everlasting domination in 2021 is reflected in the Top 100 as well as mainstream artists such as Ed Sheeran with his fantastic release of "÷". Elton John has made a steady comeback and claims on of his best years on the chart in his career history. New and young artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, The Kid Laroi, jxdn, JC Stewart, Jeremy Zucker and many others have made an incredible impact in music that may shift a change in genre for new and upcoming artists.

2021 Music Awards

Top Female Artist 

1st Place: Taylor Swift,  Runners Up: Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Adele, Lana Del Rey

2020: Taylor Swift

Top Male Artist

1st Place: The Kid Laroi, Runners Up: Ed Sheeran, Lil Nas X, Justin Beiber, Jeremy Zucker

2020: LAUV

Top Pop Group

Winner: BTS, Runners Up: Why Don't We, Little Mix, Jonas Brothers, Steps

2020: BLACKPINK

Top Rock/Alternative Band

Winner: twentyone pilots, Runners Up: Lany, Waterparks, Maneskin, WALK THE MOON

2020: The Killers

Best New Artist

Winner: Olivia Rodrigo, Runners Up: Griff, jxdn, Maisie Peters, Luke Hemmings

2020: Rina Sawayama 

Best Collaboration:

Winner: Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow - "INDUSTRY BABY", Runners Up: Coldplay & BTS - "My Universe", The Kid Laroi & Justin Beiber - "STAY",  The Weeknd & Ariana Grande - "Save Your Tears" (Remix), jxdn and Machine Gun Kelly - "WANNA BE"

2020: Lady GaGa & BLACKPINK - "Sour Candy"

Special Recognition

Winner: Elton John

Best Pop Song

Winner: "good 4 u" by Olivia Rodrigo, Runners Up: "STAY" by The Kid Laroi & Justin Beiber, "willow" by Taylor Swift, "Butter" by BTS

2020: "Physical" by Dua Lipa

Best Alternative/Rock Song

Winner: "Shy Away" by twentyone pilots, Runners Up: "THINK ABOUT ME" by jxdn, "Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish, "You'd Be Paranoid Too (If Everyone Was Out To Get You)" by Waterparks

2020: "Caution" by The Killers

Best Hip-Hop/ R&B Song

Winner: "Need To Know" by Doja Cat, Runners Up: "NOT SOBER" by The Kid Laroi, Stunna Gambino and Polo G, "Bouncin'" by Tinashe, "Come Through" by H.E.R & Chris Brown

2020: N/A

Best Dance Song 

Winner: "Hearbreak Anthem" by Little Mix, David Guetta and Galantis, Runners Up: "Try Again" DallasK & LAUV, "Cold Heart" by Elton John, Dua Lipa (PNAU remix), "Pick Me Up" by Sam Feldt & Sam Fischer.

2020: N/A

Best Tearjerker 

Winner: "Visiting Hours" by Ed Sheeran, Runners Up: "Easy On Me" by Adele, "All Too Well" by Taylor Swift, "drivers license" by Olivia Rodrigo 

Best Unpromotional Song

Winner: "I Don't Do Drugs" by Doja Cat & Ariana Grande, Runners Up: "The Joker and The Queen" by Ed Sheeran, "BRAINDEAD" by jxdn, "Formidable" by twentyone pilots. 

2020: N/A

TOP ALBUMS:

1. Red (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift

2. SOUR - Oliva Rodrigo

3. ÷ - Ed Sheeran

4. Tell Me About Tomorrow - jxdn

5. 333 - Tinashe

6. Planet Her - Doja Cat

7. Scaled & Icy - twentyone pilots

8. The Good Times and The Bad Ones - Why Don't We

9. You Signed Up For This - Maisie Peters

10. 30 - Adele

2022 PREDICTIONS

I am hoping for punk/rock songs, which will be inevitable with the release of Avril's new album, however, I am hoping for this genre to be more predominant. Rihanna will release her comeback album, not sure of genre, but can see this being more hip/hop influenced. We need a new girl group, whether it may not be this year, I am hoping for a new and original girl group rather than any comebacks. I am hoping for more from Harry Styles and predict his next album will be HUGE. I really want to hear more of Olivia Rodrigo and interested in which direction she is heading in terms of her music. Ava Max will definitely release her second album as well as LAUV (here hoping). Taylor will re-release "Speak Now" and "1989" and the latter should be huge. GAYLE will either be a one hit wonder or the next big thing. BLACKPINK will bring fresh music.