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The Best Female Artists Under 25, Ranked
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Vote on the artists based on their 2024 music and performances.
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Over 1.3K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Artists Under 25 in 2023
Step with us into the vibrant world of young talent as we discover the best female artists under 25 in 2024. This list is a dynamic constellation of fresh voices, crafted with care and ranked by fans using a methodological criteria assessing talent, influence, innovation, and of course, age. Unearth a new favorite or reacquaint yourself with a beloved singer, songwriter, rapper, or instrumentalist as we navigate the world's extraordinary young female talent below 25.
A diverse roster of artists effortlessly meets our criteria this year, with each bringing her unique talent to the music scene. Take Olivia Rodrigo, who with her emotive lyrical ballads and catchy pop-rock hits, has catapulted to global recognition at an astonishing pace. There's also the one-of-a-kind Billie Eilish, her evocative vocals and thought-provoking lyrics setting new standards in the pop music landscape. Tate McRae is another artist capturing hearts with her stunning modern dance and relatable pop tracks. Sabrina Carpenter, skilled not just in singing but also in acting and dancing, brings a refreshingly vibrant energy to her music. Madison Beer impresses with her sultry R&B-infused tracks and deeply personal songwriting. Ice Spice is making her mark with her unique blend of traditional melodies and contemporary beats.
The talent here is undeniable, but it's the fans that will determine who deserves the top spot. So, is your favorite on the list? What does your ranking look like? From famous singers and rappers to newcomers and popular musicians, the quality of each artist undoubtedly defies reality, but their positions here are very much influenced by your votes. It's of utmost importance that you, as a fan, make your voice heard to help identify where these fantastic artists eventually land in the rankings.
Be part of this celebration of young female talent and cast your vote now. The results won't just highlight the remarkable artists of today, but also can shine a light on the future of the music industry. Who knows, your vote might help discover the next big thing in female music talent! Who do you think should hold the crown as the best female artist under 25?
- Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She rose to prominence with her lead roles on the Disney television programmes Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. After signing with Interscope and Geffen Records, she released her debut single "Drivers License" in 2021, which broke various streaming records and finished as one of the best-selling songs of the year along with its successors "Deja Vu" and "Good 4 U". Rodrigo's debut studio album, Sour (2021), topped charts globally and received widespread critical acclaim. She is nominated in seven categories at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Album of the Year for Sour, and Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Drivers License."
- Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell (born December 18, 2001) is an American singer and songwriter. She first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean Eyes", written and produced by her brother Finneas O'Connell, with whom she collaborates on music and live shows. In 2017, she released her debut extended play (EP), Don't Smile at Me. Commercially successful, it reached the top 15 of record charts in numerous countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.
- Tate Rosner McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer. McRae caught the attention of RCA Records in 2019 after her original song "One Day" went viral on YouTube, subsequently releasing her debut EP, All the Things I Never Said, in January 2020.
- 4Tyla Laura Seethal (born January 30, 2002), known as Tyla, is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Johannesburg, she signed with Epic Records in 2021 after the domestic success of her 2019 debut single, "Getting Late" featuring Kooldrink.
- Reneé Mary Jane Rapp (born Reneé Jane Rapp; January 10, 2000) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Rapp gained recognition for starring as Regina George in the Broadway musical Mean Girls (2019–2020). She reprised the role in the 2024 film Mean Girls and also contributed to its soundtrack. Rapp has also starred in the Max comedy series The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021–present).
- Beatrice Kristi Laus (born June 3, 2000), also known as Bea Kristi or professionally as beabadoobee, is a Filipino-British indie singer-songwriter. From 2018 to 2019, she released five extended plays under the independent label Dirty Hit: Lice (2018), Patched Up (2018), Loveworm (2019), Space Cadet (2019) and Our Extended Play (2021). Her debut studio album, Fake It Flowers, was released in October 2020 and received critical acclaim. Beabadoobee served as a supporting act for labelmates the 1975 during several legs of their Music for Cars Tour, as well as American singer Clairo during her Immunity Tour. She was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the 2020 Brit Awards, and was presented with the Radar Award at the 2020 NME Awards. Beabadoobee was also predicted as a breakthrough act for 2020 in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2020.
- Lauren Spencer-Smith (born September 28, 2003) is a British-born Canadian singer-songwriter from Vancouver Island. She appeared as a contestant on the eighteenth season of American Idol in 2020, placing in the top twenty in the competition. In 2021, Spencer-Smith became further known internationally when her self-released song "Fingers Crossed" reached the top 20 in numerous countries, including the US, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in numerous countries including Australia, New Zealand and Spencer-Smith's native United Kingdom. This was on the back of a demo of the song going viral on TikTok. Spencer-Smith's rise to popularity and success on social media has been compared to that of American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo.
- Discovered and mentored by Beyonce, Halle Bailey achieved Grammy-nominated success alongside her sister Chloe before landing the leading role of Ariel in live-action remake "The Little Mermaid" (2020). Born in Atlanta, GA in 2000, Halle Bailey began performing alongside her older sister Chloe on YouTube from the age of eight. The duo, who named themselves Chloe x Halle, quickly developed a loyal following and after launching their own channel, attracted the attention of Beyonce with their rendition of her track, "Pretty Hurts." The superstar subsequently signed the siblings to her Parkwood Entertainment management company, later inviting them to cameo on her visual album, Lemonade, and appear as the opening act on both her Formation World Tour and On the Run II Tour with Jay-Z. Following their 2016 first EP, Sugar Symphony, and 2017 debut mixtape, The Two of Us, Chloe x Halle dropped their first studio effort, The Kids Are Alright in 2018. The pair co-wrote each of its 16 tracks, also co-producing several, too, and were rewarded with Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album. Having previously guested on Tyler Perry's "House of Payne" (TBS, 2007-2012), briefly appeared in Queen Latifah vehicle "Last Holiday" (2006) and performed as a choir member in both "Let It Shine" (2012) and "Joyful Noise" (2012), Halle kickstarted her acting career properly when she was cast alongside her sibling as track athlete Skylar Forster in spin-off sitcom "Grown-ish" (Freeform, 2018- ), with the pair also providing the theme tune. Halle's profile then skyrocketed when she was confirmed to play mermaid Ariel in "The Little Mermaid" (2020), Rob Marshall's live-action remake of the 1989 animated Disney classic.
- Janesa Jaida Barrett, known professionally as Nessa Barrett is an American singer and songwriter. Barrett rose to prominence on the video sharing app TikTok in 2019. Barrett began her music career in mid-2020 with the release of her debut single "Pain." Barrett released her debut EP Pretty Poison on September 10, 2021. Her song "I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead" entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 88 in August 2021, becoming her first entry on the chart.
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PinkPantheress
Victoria Beverley Walker (born 18 April 2001), known professionally as PinkPantheress, is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer. Her songs, which are frequently short in length and include samples of music from the 1990s and 2000s, span a number of genres, including bedroom pop, drum and bass, alt-pop, and 2-step garage. - 11Born Willow Camille Reign Smith on October 31, 2000, Willow has steadily evolved into an eminent figure in the entertainment industry. A native of Los Angeles, California, she is best known as the daughter of esteemed actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. However, Willow has carved a distinctive niche for herself as a singer, songwriter, and actress, displaying a unique flair and passion that set her distinctly apart from her famous parents. Willow's initial foray into the world of entertainment came at the tender age of seven when she made her acting debut alongside her father in the blockbuster film I Am Legend. She continued to explore her passion for acting with roles in films such as Kit Kittredge: An American Girl and later Adventure Planet. However, it was her venture into music that truly propelled her into the limelight. At the age of ten, she mesmerized audiences worldwide with her catchy pop single, "Whip My Hair," which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This breakout hit marked the commencement of her music career, during which she has released several albums showcasing her talent in different genres, including R&B and alternative rock. Despite her heritage, Willow's success is far from an outcome of mere nepotism. Her endeavors have not only exhibited her diverse talents but also demonstrated her commitment to using her platform for promoting positive change. A staunch advocate for mental health awareness, she co-hosts the Facebook Watch series Red Table Talk with her mother and grandmother, where they discuss crucial societal issues. With her multifaceted career and dedication to advocacy, Willow continues to make her mark in the entertainment industry and beyond, proving her prowess as an influential figure of her generation.
- Isis Gaston (born January 1, 2000), known professionally as Ice Spice, is an American rapper. She began rapping in 2021, and she rose to popularity with her 2022 single "Munch (Feelin' U)." Ice Spice's music is primarily Bronx drill. Her name came from the name of a Finsta she made at age 14. She was first inspired by Sheff G and Pop Smoke to start rapping, and has listed Cardi B and Nicki Minaj as influences on her music.
- Noah Lindsey Cyrus (born January 8, 2000) is an American singer and actress. In 2016, she released her debut single "Make Me (Cry)", featuring vocals from Labrinth. Noah is the fifth child of Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus and the youngest sibling of Trace, Brandi, and Miley Cyrus. She was named one of Time's 30 Most Influential Teens in 2017.
- 14Ennik Somi Douma (born March 9, 2001), professionally known by her Korean name Jeon So-mi or mononymously as Somi, is a Canadian singer currently based in South Korea. She finished first in Mnet's K-pop reality show Produce 101, and is best known as a former member of the now disbanded South Korean girl group I.O.I.
- 15Taylor Gayle Rutherford (born June 10, 2004), known professionally as GAYLE, is an American singer-songwriter. After signing with Atlantic Records, she released the single "ABCDEFU" in 2021, which has charted worldwide including reaching number one in the United Kingdom and in Ireland.
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Flo
FLO (stylised in uppercase) is a British girl group from London, consisting of members Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer. They formed in 2019 and signed with Island Records. The group gained popularity on social media with their debut single "Cardboard Box." They released their debut EP, The Lead, in 2022. They topped the BBC's Sound of 2023 poll and won the 2023 Brit Award for Rising Star. - 17Sarah Faith Griffiths (born 21 January 2001), known professionally as Griff, is an English singer and songwriter. In 2019, she released her debut single, "Mirror Talk", through Warner Records. This was followed by her debut extended play, The Mirror Talk, later that year.
- Amelia Webb (born 23 July 2000) is a British singer-songwriter. She is known for her singles "Before I Go" and "Good Without", the latter of which peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart. In October 2021, she released her debut EP Seven Shades of Heartbreak.
- The Linda Lindas are a punk rock band from Los Angeles. The all-girl group comprises Bela Salazar, Eloise Wong, Lucia de la Garza, and Mila de la Garza, who identify as Asian-American and Latina.
- 20Kaliya Ashley Ross, known professionally as Kali, is an American rapper and songwriter. She began rapping at the age of 12. In November 2020, he received traction with the popularity of her track "Do A Bitch" on the social media platform TikTok. In 2021, she released her debut mixtape This Is Why They Mad Now with a remix of her breakthrough song "Do A Bitch" by American rapper Rico Nasty. In June 2022, she was selected as part of the 2022 XXL Freshman class.
- Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho (born 9 August 2000), known professionally as Arlo Parks, is a British singer-songwriter and poet from West London. Known for her singles "Cola" and "Black Dog", she was longlisted as a breakthrough act of 2020 in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2020. Parks will release her debut studio album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, through Transgressive Records in January 2021.
- 22Leondra Roshawn Gay (born April 24, 2001), known professionally as Monaleo, is an American rapper and songwriter. In September 2020, she released a snippet of her debut single "Beating Down Yo Block" with producer Merion Krazy. The song samples "Knockin Pictures Off Da Wall" by Yungstar. She wrote the song while struggling with a bad breakup. The song went viral on social media in January 2021 with over 3 million streams on Spotify and 3.3 million views on the music video on YouTube.
