Phora, Years and Years, Galantis & Charlie Puth Top Billboard's Emerging Artists Chart
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Hip-Hop, EDM and Pop are the top genres on Billboard's Emerging Artists Chart with Phora, Years and Years, Galantis and Charlie Puth rounding out the top four today.
The number one spot goes to a rising Hip-Hop talent by the name of Phora and his song "Deeper Than Blood." Phora is a rapper out of Souther California with bars that aim towards the heart of the listener. "Deeper Than Blood" speaks of the struggle of single mother who is wishing good riddance to a father who was locked up leaving her and her son alone.
The son grows up without his father and the imagery provided by the lyrics have been complimented with an amazingly powerful visual. You can check out Phora's emotional video below.
"Deeper Than Blood" By Phora Music Video
It's almost like Years and Years haven't left the Billboard Emerging Artists top four for weeks as they still stand in a very strong second place after peaking at number one multiple times.
Their song "King" seems to be the big favorite among fans who are clearly still talking about the track and sharing it via social media.
They have captured the EDM sound in all it's glory and have gained popularity for the introduction of their "Y & Y" EP.
"King" By Years and Years Music Video
After weeks of dominating the Billboard Hot 100 alongside Wiz Khalifa with their hit song "See You Again," Charlie Puth is now dominating the Billboard Emerging Artists Chart with "Marvin Gaye" featuring Meghan Trainor. Puth gained his fame on YouTube and is now taking the mainstream charts by storm.
"Marvin Gaye" begins with an old Jersey Boys sound but then breaks into one of the new wave Mark Ronson-esque beats combining genres of the past with today's pop sound.
With two huge collaborations under his belt Puth is off to an amazing career.
"Marvin Gaye" By Charlie Puth ft. Meghan Trainor Music Video
Another EDM giant has taken the fourth spot on the charts as Galantis' hit "Runaway" continues to hover around the top four spots.
"Runaway" is almost another track that has already peaked at number one and doesn't seem to want to go away. The incredibly catchy song and electronic sound continues to be a big ht among Galantis fans and EDM fans worldwide.