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ShakiraSeventeen years later, I still get the references about “Hips Don’t Lie.” ‘Shakira, your hips don’t lie!’ NarratorShakira is one of the hottest Latin artists in the world and her Billboard chart history proves it. In honor of the release of her upcoming album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,’ let’s take a look back at […]
In 2023, Karol G shared her ultimate dream with Billboard: “If you asked me, ‘Karol, what would be your dream?’ That your name be recognized worldwide. That would be amazing.” Fast forward to today, and it’s clear she’s not just dreaming it anymore — she’s living it.
Wednesday (March 6) marks a significant milestone for the Colombian superstar, as she is set to receive the prestigious Woman of the Year award at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards. This recognition makes her the first artist who primarily records in Spanish to claim the honor since the ceremony’s inauguration in 2007 — a testament to her unparalleled impact and influence in the industry.
The Medellín native has not only shattered records, but also solidified her legacy in Latin music and beyond. With an impressive tally of 30 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including top 10 hit “TQG” alongside Shakira, her achievements speak volumes. Yet, it’s on the Hot Latin Songs chart where Karol G’s star truly dazzles. On that tally, she boasts a record-breaking 63 entries — the highest for any female artist. Furthermore, her 26 top 10 hits and eight No. 1s, including chart-toppers such as “MAMIII” with Becky G, “Tusa” featuring Nicki Minaj and “Provenza” highlight her dominance.
In fact, Karol G ranks third in the number of No. 1 hits among women on the Hot Latin Songs chart, trailing behind only Gloria Estefan with 15 and Shakira with 13 each.
“With her immense talent, Karol G has created a movement for women across the globe due to her empowering lyrics and inspiring confidence,” said Hannah Karp, Billboard’s editorial director, when Karol G was announced as the Woman of the Year honoree. “The release of her groundbreaking album Mañana Será Bonito has proven her a force to be reckoned with in both the English and Spanish charts. We are so excited to honor her as Woman of the Year.”
“Karol G has become a global superstar performing in Spanish,” added Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer, Latin/Español. “It shows that music and artistry are not bound by language or borders, and Billboard recognizes that. This is truly a historic moment for the brand and for Latin music.”
Tickets to attend the Billboard Women in Music Awards presented by Marriott Bonvoy are available to the public. Fans can watch the show on Thursday, March 7, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on billboardwomeninmusic.com.
Karol G:If you ask me what my dream is, what is my main dream? That the world knows your name — that would be awesome. Narrator:Karol G is rocking the Billboard charts, and Billboard‘s Woman of the Year honoree is showing no signs of slowing down. This is Billboard Explains: Woman of the Year Karol […]
Hailing from Bath, England, PinkPantheress has quickly morphed into a global phenomenon thanks to her sleek, catchy blend of U.K. garage, drum and bass and bedroom pop. After a couple of minor hits on TikTok back in 2021, the “Break It Off” singer parlayed her proclivity for viral success into a world-conquering Ice Spice-assisted smash and a terrific debut LP.
An acclaimed producer in her own right, PinkPantheress co-produced every track on Heaven Knows — just one of many reasons she was a clear choice to be honored as Billboard Women in Music‘s Producer of the Year for 2024.
PinkPantheress first made her Billboard Hot 100 debut with the hit single “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2” (with Ice Spice). Although it was just her first entry on Billboard’s marquee singles chart, the track flew all the way to a peak of a No. 3. As “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2” scaled the charts, PinkPantheress’ production contributions netted her a No. 12 peak on Hot 100 Producers.
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Over on the Billboard 200, she has charted a pair of titles. In 2021, her To Hell With It mixtape — which featured early hits “Break It Off” and “Just for Me” — reached No. 73 on the ranking. Two years later, Heaven Knows — her debut album, featuring “Mosquito,” “Boy’s A Liar, Pt. 2” and “Nice to Meet You” (with Central Cee) — peaked at No. 61. PinkPantheress has also found some noteworthy success on Billboard’s genre charts. On Hot Rock/Alternative Songs, she has four career appearances, including “Break It Off” (No. 30) and the Willow-assisted “Where You Are” (No. 22).
With her career already yielding such impressive returns, it’s clear that PinkPantheress’ Producer of the Year honor is just the beginning for the young multi-hyphenate.
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PinkPantheress:I have two singing voices, double sided, I’ve got I’ve got layers to me. Narrator:She’s a hot artist and celebrated producer — that’s why PinkPantheress is Billboard‘s Producer of the Year honoree, and her chart history proves she is well deserving of the title. This is Billboard Explains PinkPantheress’ impressive chart record. PinkPantheress is a […]
Puerto Rican hitmaker Young Miko is set to be honored with the Impact award at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music event on Wednesday, March 6. Just ahead of the ceremony, Billboard takes a deep dive into Young Miko’s chart success, which includes two entries on the Billboard Hot 100. The 25-year-old artist born María Victoria […]
Young MikoWe can do whatever we want to do and there is no limit. Narrator Young Miko is having a huge impact on the charts and that’s why she’s the Billboard Women in Music Impact Award honoree this year. The Puerto Rican rapper already has two songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in her short […]
When a star rises as slowly and as steadily as Victoria Monét‘s, you know they’ll be around for the long haul. After making a name for herself as one of the most in-demand songwriters in contemporary pop music, Monét has built an impressive career for herself as a recording artist. From sexy tracks such as “Freak” and “Ass Like That” to culture-shifting anthems such as “On My Mama,” Monét’s lush takes on the vast expanse of R&B subgenres have earned her not just three Grammys, but also the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Rising Star honor
Joining an illustrious list of Rising Star honorees that includes Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj and Chloe x Halle, here’s a brief overview of the major waves Monét has made as she continues to level up throughout her career.
Monét first made her Billboard Hot 100 debut back in 2019 with “Monopoly” (No. 69), a bubbly duet with Ariana Grande, who was named Billboard Women in Music‘s Rising Star in 2014. Four years after her first appearance on the Hot 100, Monét landed her first unaccompanied hit on the chart, the Grammy-nominated “On My Mama,” which peaked at No. 33 and spawned an acclaimed music video featuring original choreography by Sean Bankhead. Before “On My Mama,” however, Monét placed 22 tracks on the Hot 100 as a songwriter, including two No. 1 hits performed by Grande, “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings.”
At the top of 2024, Monét earned her first career Grammy wins: best new artist, best R&B album and best engineered album, non-classical. She picked up the latter two awards for Jaguar II, which peaked at No. 60 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 22 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Already beginning 2024 with honors from music’s biggest awards shows, Victoria Monét is sure to continue her evolution from rising star to superstar.
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Victoria Monét:I’ve been writing for so long and I’ve seen glimpses of it for my pen, but not for me as an artist. Narrator:Her star is definitely on the rise, and Victoria Monét is Billboard‘s Women in Music’s Rising Star honoree. The singer-songwriter made a name for herself behind the scenes, but now, it’s Victoria’s […]
Scores of new artists snag hits in a given year, but few truly break through and create a lasting impact on the global music scene and popular culture. Tems is one of those artists. The Nigerian singer-songwriter has used her lush amalgamation of Afrobeats, soul and hip-hop to become one of the leading female artists in the global Afrobeats boom of the early 2020s.
As the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Breakthrough Artist honoree, Tems joins an exclusive list of movers and shakers that includes Idina Menzel, Maren Morris, Camila Cabello, TWICE and Tori Kelly. To illustrate why the Grammy winner is a true breakthrough artist, Billboard Explains has put together a brief overview of Tems’ impressive chart success.
Tems made her Billboard Hot 100 debut back in 2021 with “Essence,” a collaboration with fellow Afrobeats star Wizkid and Justin Bieber that reached No. 9 on the ranking. The following year, she translated that momentum into her first Hot 100 No. 1 single — “Wait for U” (with Future and Drake), which spent one week atop the chart. Her other Hot 100 hits include “Fountains” (No. 26, with Drake), “Move” (No. 55, with Beyoncé and Grace Jones) and “Free Mind” (No. 46), a single from her debut EP For Broken Ears, which reached No. 28 on Independent Albums.
“Free Mind” and “Essence” are also Tems’ two chart-toppers on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs, where she boasts 15 career entries. “Higher,” which was sampled on Future’s “Wait for U,” reached No. 5 on the chart in 2022.
With a debut studio album set for release in 2024, Tems is poised to own the coming year and further solidify her breakthrough.
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