The albums that define
pop urbaine.
Our picks for where to start with pop urbaine — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top pop urbaine artists
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The pop urbaine essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Gims
Le Nord se souvient
A vibrant fusion of R&B, hip-hop, and pop, interwoven with introspective lyrics and catchy hooks.
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Gims
Ceux qui dorment les yeux ouverts
A fusion of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, laced with introspective lyrics and melodic hooks.
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Ninho
NI
A vibrant tapestry of contemporary French hip-hop infused with melodic pop sensibilities and sharp lyrical storytelling.
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Ninho
Jefe
A vibrant blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks underscored by infectious beats that define contemporary French hip-hop.
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Aya Nakamura
Destinée
A vibrant blend of Afrobeat and contemporary R&B pulsates through catchy melodies and rhythmic hooks.
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Aya Nakamura
DNK
A vibrant fusion of Afrobeat and contemporary R&B, enveloping listeners in infectious rhythms and catchy melodies.
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Emilia Mernes
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Energetic rhythms and catchy hooks converge, creating a vibrant soundtrack for modern Latin pop culture.
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Emilia Mernes
¿Tú crees en mí?
An energetic blend of reggaeton and pop, seamlessly intertwining catchy hooks with vibrant rhythms.
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