No. 20 Lorde

Lorde is a New Zealand singer-songwriter who first gained international recognition with her debut single "Royals" in 2013. Born Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor in 1996, she grew up in Auckland, New Zealand, where she began writing music and performing in local talent shows at a young age. Lorde's music is characterized by its unique sound, which blends elements of pop, electronic, and alternative music with her distinctive voice and poetic lyrics. Her debut album, "Pure Heroine," was released in 2013 and earned critical acclaim, with many praising her mature songwriting and introspective lyrics. Since then, Lorde has released two more albums, "Melodrama" in 2017 and "Solar Power" in 2021, both of which have also received critical acclaim. She has won several awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, and has been named to Forbes' "30 Under 30" list.