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Pop’s New Class 2017: SZA, Zara Larsson, MUNA + More
From Allie X to Harry Styles, we’re taking a look back at pop's biggest breakouts of 2017.
From neo-soul firecracker SZA to alt-indie darlings HAIM to girl group-member-turned-solo star Camila Cabello, discover the acts who made their fast-approaching ascent to pop super-stardom this year.
Though not necessarily total newcomers or brand new breakouts, these artists solidified themselves as icons in the making as they head towards Britney Spears/Christina Aguilera/Justin Timberlake levels of pop stardom. While some pop artists dance on the fringes of the genre, these ten artists went all in, catapulting their careers to new levels.
Check out our picks for Pop's New Class of 2017 up top. Got some faves we didn’t already mention? Let us know in the comments below or on Twitter.
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