{"id":743839,"date":"2026-08-13T05:30:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T02:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T05:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T02:30:32","slug":"20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Black pop girls to know right now"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af534547f8ef\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af534547f8ef\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#From_Frances_YSEULT_to_Londons_Natanya_and_more\" >From France\u2019s YSEULT to London\u2019s Natanya, and more.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Alemeda\" >Alemeda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#YSEULT\" >YSEULT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Natanya\" >Natanya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Cannelle\" >Cannelle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Theodora\" >Theodora<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Jae_Stephens\" >Jae Stephens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#iKeda\" >iKeda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Portraits_of_Tracy\" >Portraits of Tracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Rachel_Chinouriri\" >Rachel Chinouriri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#girlsweetvoiced\" >girlsweetvoiced<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Chxrry\" >Chxrry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#FLO\" >FLO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#RYL0\" >RYL0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Hemlocke_Springs\" >Hemlocke Springs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#nomi\" >nomi.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#dexter_in_the_newsagent\" >dexter in the newsagent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Moliy\" >Moliy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#flowerovlove\" >flowerovlove<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#Chenayder\" >Chenayder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-black-pop-girls-to-know-right-now\/#BINA\" >BINA.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"deck\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Frances_YSEULT_to_Londons_Natanya_and_more\"><\/span>From France\u2019s YSEULT to London\u2019s Natanya, and more.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"content_blocks\">\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283313\" class=\"content_block breaker triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left image\">\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Copy_of_people_ecykcn\/pictured-theodora-jae-stephens-yseult-natanya.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>    <span class=\"caption\"><br \/>\n      Pictured: Theodora, Jae Stephens, YSEULT, Natanya<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><br \/>\n      \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283333\" class=\"content_block paragraph text triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper center_align\">\n<p>\n            Black women in pop music is not anything new, but recently, we&#8217;ve noticed a host of new voices shaping and leaving their mark on the current landscape. We&#8217;re using that term, &#8220;pop,&#8221; loosely \u2014 ahead, in this list, these musicians span capital-P pop, yes, but also R&amp;B, hyperpop, grunge, and rock, though they all share one uniting ethos: a swaggering and stylish sensibility about the way they present their vision.\n          <\/p>\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; text-align: left;\">\n<\/div>\n<p>\n            These 20 artists \u2014 Cannelle, YSEULT, Natanya, Chxrry, and many more \u2014 move like they own the mainstream. Soon, they probably will. Before that h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens, though, tap in to our list below.\n          <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283240\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alemeda\"><\/span>\n        Alemeda<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ALEMEDA_PRESS_PHOTO_1_1__0_exwvj0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      \u200bCredit &#8211; Brianna Alysse<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: The Sudanese-Ethiopian singer-songwriter makes stinging guitar anthems and is going on tour with Isaiah Rashad. Read our interview with Alemeda for The Opener.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Paramore<br \/>\n<br \/><b><br \/>\n<br \/>Where to start<\/b>: Her song &#8220;Broken Record&#8221; is a fiery anthem about knowing your value.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alemeda - Broken Record (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pDLhDgUni68?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283241\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YSEULT\"><\/span>\n        YSEULT<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/yseult_1780251171_3909350494927431433_346537123_bkhcdd\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Ben Draghi\/Richie Shazam<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: French singer YSEULT exudes high-octane glamour with the New Jack Swing-inspired sound of her latest single &#8220;Freak&#8221; featuring JT.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: SWV<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>: &#8220;Freak&#8221; will transport you back to the &#8217;90s.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YSEULT - FREAK (Official Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IqrNOU5E1Lg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283242\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natanya\"><\/span>\n        Natanya<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/DSCF2279_gq82uj\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Alex Radota for The FADER<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: SZA, Doechii, PinkPantheress, and many more have already pledged allegiance to Natanya Hive. The London-based crooner, whose R&amp;B-inspired sound is eclectic and timeless, is gearing up for a fall album, <i>ATTITUDE ERA!<\/i>, and tour. Read our GEN F profile on Natanya.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: SZA<br \/>\n<br \/><b><br \/>\n<br \/>Where to start<\/b>: &#8220;PLAY WITH A KISS!&#8221; is a jolt to the senses.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Natanya - PLAY WITH A KISS! (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CpNypwe69TE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content_block paragraph triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; text-align: left;\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283243\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cannelle\"><\/span>\n        Cannelle<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Cannelle_Press_Photo_05_Cred_Jonah_Love_kdcj50\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Jonah Love<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: French electro-pop singer Cannelle has been going viral since the release of her June mixtape <i>CINNA<\/i>. Read our interview with Cannelle.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Coco &amp; Clair Clair<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>: Her strobe-lit banger &#8220;BB Blue&#8221; is a maximalist introduction to her world.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cannelle - BB Blue\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dIanTkWSMY4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283244\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theodora\"><\/span>\n        Theodora<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/lieselfrth-theodora-the-fader-DSC06416_n5mk3l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Liesel Fritsch for The FADER<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: With her horny, shameless songs pulling from rap, R&amp;B, and Caribbean subgenres like bouyon, Theodora is France&#8217;s biggest new star. Read our GEN F profile on Theodora.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Amaarae<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>: We haven&#8217;t stopped bumping &#8220;BE MY VALENTINE&#8221; from her upcoming project, <i>SM4L<\/i>, <i>Sexy Music 4 Life<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THEODORA - BE MY VALENTINE\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ASB6TAsfk0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283245\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jae_Stephens\"><\/span>\n        Jae Stephens<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/JaeStephens1465_il0y8l\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Gianni Gallant<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: After coming up on Tumblr, Jae Stephens has successfully parlayed her micro-internet fame to a promising music career. The salacious &#8220;Attaboy!&#8221; is a great appetizer to the upcoming main course, <i>Audacity<\/i>, out September 25.<\/p>\n<p><b>Listen if you like<\/b>: Beyonc\u00e9<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>: <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jae Stephens - Attaboy!\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kR7LF7UCoXc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283246\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iKeda\"><\/span>\n        iKeda<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/0005536-R1-22-3A_copy_2_ek7juw\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Erika Kamano <\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: iKeda has been popping off after opening for PinkPantheress and releasing her new summer single &#8220;Go!&#8221; Read our interview with iKeda.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: M.I.A.<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"iKeda - Go! (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/062j875zP3Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283247\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portraits_of_Tracy\"><\/span>\n        Portraits of Tracy<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Portraits_Of_Tracy_-_Press_Pic_3_credit__Mae_Kail_cowboymae_s8dex0\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Mae Kaeil @cowboymae<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: Genre-bending producer and artist Portraits Of Tracy has a new 60s-inspired EP (and many new fans). Read our interview with Portraits of Tracy.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of:<\/b> Stereolab<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Portraits Of Tracy - This Song May Or May Not Be About An Alt-Right Influencer (Official Visualizer)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CoQB_a0-vaQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283248\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rachel_Chinouriri\"><\/span>\n        Rachel Chinouriri<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/Little_House_-_Lead_Press_Image_nzrhgb\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Courtesy of Atlantic Records<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: English singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri&#8217;s soulful songs and airy vocals have garnered her attention from Gracie Abrams and Wolf Alice.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Ravyn Lenae<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rachel Chinouriri - One song away from crying (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dL5ZCqLCAY4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content_block paragraph triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; text-align: left;\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283249\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"girlsweetvoiced\"><\/span>\n        girlsweetvoiced<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/gsv_by_Daniel_Dukane_ck2kmz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Daniel Dukane<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: After breaking out with her Joni Mitchell-sampling song &#8220;Tonight,&#8221; girlsweetvoiced made her buzzy introduction with her debut album <i>Lovesweet<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Clairo<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"girlsweetvoiced - Tonight (Official Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BTcFUdMwRik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283250\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chxrry\"><\/span>\n        Chxrry<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/chxrry_thefader_1_tpqa0q\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Ethan Holland for The FADER<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: The first lady of The Weeknd&#8217;s record label, XO Records, Chxrry has been on a roll since releasing <i>U, Me &amp; My Ego<\/i> and selling out her The Ego Tour. Read our interview with Chxrry.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Rihanna<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chxrry - Call Security (Visualizer)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b-oKJPfY8wg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283251\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FLO\"><\/span>\n        FLO<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/flo_wwaewk\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Courtesy of FLO<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: Ren\u00e9e, Jorja, and Stella have polished their R&amp;B sound for their upcoming album <i>Therapy At The Club<\/i>, out August 7.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Destiny&#8217;s Child<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FLO - Cry Ugly (Official Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/waAzBC31RHk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283262\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RYL0\"><\/span>\n        RYL0<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/ryl0fficial_1784311201_3942628633080099296_15204451637_hktski\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Photo by @kaiocsr<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: RYL0 has a discography packed to the brim with windows-down, effortlessly fun club classics. This past July, she released her inspired EP, <i>Odyssey<\/i>, which combines themes of the ancient world with&#8230; hyperpop?<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Tiffany Day<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RYL0 \u2013 Downfall (Official Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zDQ_H6QuwhQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283254\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hemlocke_Springs\"><\/span>\n        Hemlocke Springs<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/unnamed_26_veumip\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Mia Andr\u00e9<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: Dreamy and raw, Hemlocke Springs will catch you in bouncy melodies or sweep you off your feet with dramatic swells.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Magdalena Bay<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"hemlocke springs \u2014 gimme all ur luv (Official Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5FSG0dNjco8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283255\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nomi\"><\/span>\n        nomi.<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/mynameisnomi_1786381360_3960773077574860408_7099669083_xt6lzv\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Courtesy of nomi.<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: nomi.&#8217;s single &#8220;what you want&#8221; this past July played with our hearts, giving the melodic ethos of a breakup song while being a sweet, gentle song.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Baby Rose<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"nomi. - what u want (visualizer)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qYEqAxDY01c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content_block paragraph triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px; text-align: left;\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283257\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dexter_in_the_newsagent\"><\/span>\n        dexter in the newsagent<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/dexter_tn3op2\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Courtesy of dexter in the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>agent<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: dexter appeared on Jim Legxacy&#8217;s <i>black british music (2025)<\/i> and carries her own torch of delicate, British dream pop. Read our interview with dexter in the newsagent for The Opener.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Jim Legxacy<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"stranger to love - dexter in the newsagent\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6eL_U1b5D98?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283258\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moliy\"><\/span>\n        Moliy<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/image_ipzpwz\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: The Ghanaian-American singer just put out a steaming album, <i>BADDIES , leaning into poppy, upbeat West African rhythms. Read our interview with Moliy.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Rema<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MOLIY - ACCRA GIRLS ft. Sarkodie &amp; Mellissa (Visualizer)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gUOdcm9AMVQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283259\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"flowerovlove\"><\/span>\n        flowerovlove<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/img-36cb441d-1d7d-45fc-92df-df0b3522457d_vdmkqr\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      courtesy of flowerovlove<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: This singer-songwriter who&#8217;s played Coachella has put out five lovey-dovey singles from her upcoming album, <i>Mini Skirt Warrior<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Listen if you like<\/b>: Olivia Rodrigo<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>: <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"flowerovlove - KISS KISS KISS (Visualizer)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nxD4eGgXccE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283260\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chenayder\"><\/span>\n        Chenayder<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/FinalChenayder24_e71qle\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Kaden Griffin<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: If Chenayder doesn&#8217;t enchant you with her twinkling funk, she&#8217;s sure to find you in her bluesy melodies over old-school beats, like on her July release <i>Outdated<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Liim<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chenayder - Wonder\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gd0f2KKhtHc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"content_block-283261\" class=\"content_block paragraph image triple_gutter_right triple_gutter_left center_align\">\n<div class=\"content_inner_wrapper\">\n<h5 class=\"headline\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BINA\"><\/span>\n        BINA.<br \/>\n      <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"media_wrapper\">\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1440,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_220,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 220w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_300,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 300w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 400w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_600,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 600w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_750,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 750w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_840,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 840w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_960,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 960w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1260,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1260w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_1800,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 1800w,https:\/\/thefader-res.cloudinary.com\/private_images\/w_2400,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best\/binaofficial_1775986200_3873575490636407992_2264348891_idzhst\/black-pop-stars-2026-list.jpg 2400w,\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 640px\" alt=\"20 Black pop girls to know right now\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img_caption\"><\/p>\n<p>  <span class=\"credit\"><\/p>\n<p>      Cover art by Niya Taylor<\/p>\n<p>  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"paragraph_wrapper\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><b>Who<\/b>: BINA. builds uniquely elegant harmonies over the tightest jazzy drum pockets for some deliciously creative ear candy. <\/p>\n<p><b>For fans of<\/b>: Erykah Badu<\/p>\n<p><b>Where to start<\/b>:<br \/>\n<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BINA. - Zombies (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p70COyIquQY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"author\">\n    <span><br \/>\n      By <span class=\"credit_name\">Drew Neiman, Kylah Williams, Tobias Hess<\/span><br \/>\n  <\/span><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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