World Music Day 2025: Top 5 most popular music celebs

For every human, music may have a different meaning in their life but one can’t deny the fact that, music is the symphony of life. Think about it, a mother singing to her child, friends jamming at a campfire, or an orchestra filling an auditorium.

There’s no denial that music is the soul of the body, which heals wounds, and bring joy to our loving moments.

Every year, World music day is celebrated on June 21, to acknowledge the shared heartbeat and legacy of sound, and the stories told through melody. This year, the theme for World Music Day is "Healing Through Harmony”, which highlights the power of music and its impact worldwide. 

Let's take a look at the 21st century's five most popular music celebrities that are equally loved by Millennial and Gen Z.

Taylor swift

Taylor Alison Swift was born on December 13,1989 in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. She’s extraordinarily talented singer-songwriter and actress. Till 2018. Taylor had grabbed Grammy awards for 8 times with a total of 31 nominations. By 2015, she sold 40 million albums and 130 million singles globally. 

Swift lyrics have a profound impact on younger generations of the 21st century. She once wrote, “Our tears become holy in the form of ink on a page,” which truly depicts her passion and talent for music.

Most Hit tracks:

Me (2019) I Forgot That You Existed (2019) Shake It Off (2014) Cruel Summer (2019), Begin Again (2014) and Midnight Rain (2022).

Justin Bieber

Justin Drew Bieber, born on March 1, 1994, in London. He later moved to Ontario, Canada. He’s been rated as the most popular music icon among Millennial and Gen Z. Bieber’s career have been embroiled in controversies. 

Justin’s career trajectory is credited to an American talent manager Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber’s videos on You Tube and later joined him as manager.

Most Hit tracks:

One Time (2009) Never Say Never (2011) I Don’t Care (2019) Love Yourself (2015) Come Around Me (2020)

Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta was born on March 28, 1986, is an American singer, songwriter, who performs under the stage name Lady Gaga. 

She played piano as a child and pursued musical theatre in high school and regularly gave auditions for New York-based television shows, notably landing a background role for a 2001 episode of the highly successful show “The Sopranos”.

Most Hit tracks:

Poker Face (2008) Bad Romance (2009) Just Dance (2008) Bloody Mary (2011) and Shallow (2018)

Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty born on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, known by her stage name, Rihanna, is a Bajan singer.

She has topped fourteen Billboard Hot 100 number ones thus far and is the second Bajan artist to win a Grammy Award.

Most Hit tracks:

Umbrella (2007) Needed Me (2016) We Found Love (2011).

Bad Bunny

He’s a Puetro Rican singer, rapper, and producer based out of San Juan. He emerged on the world music stage in 2016 and quickly rose to success on the strength of his early singles and soon signed with 'Hear This Music'. 

Bad Bunny often credited as the “King of Latin Trap” and helping to upscale Spanish-language rap music scene. He is considered one of the best Latin rappers of all time.

Most Hit tracks:

I Like It (2018) Dakiti (2020) MIA (2018) Me Porto Bonito (2022) and Moscow Mule (2022)