In the music realm, artists come up from various platforms. Many have established themselves after a TV show or many have gained fame from social media platforms. Many artists have used platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram to showcase their talent. And now they have established themselves in the industry and become one of the biggest singers. Some of the brilliant artists who sold millions of records after getting discovered online are-
1. Justin Bieber:
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The Canadian singer Justin Bieber started out his career at quite a young age. He was discovered on YouTube in the year 2008. He used YouTube to show his talent to global listeners and certainly, it has been accomplished. He is one of the most renowned pop artists of the current time. In his successful career, he has given many excellent soundtracks like ‘Baby’, ‘Never Say Never’, ‘Holy’, ‘Hold On’, ‘Despacito’, and more. He has truly given some of the most remarkable songs in his music career.
2. The Weeknd:
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Abel Makkonen Tesfaye is an artist who started making music on YouTube with the name The Weeknd. He was also discovered on this platform and currently, he is one of the most successful music artists. In the year 2011, he released a mixtape of nine songs and right after that, he got the recognition and got the very first deal with the Republic Records. Some of his exceptional musical works are ‘Can’t Feel My Face’, ‘Starboy’, ‘Blinding Lights’, ‘Save Your Tears’, and much more.
3. Calvin Harris:
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Right now, Calvin Harris is the highest-paid DJ in all over the world. But at the very beginning days, he used to release his solo music creations on MySpace. The DJ was later discovered by Mark Gillespie. It is Mark who gave him the very first chance to perform in a music festival and that changed the whole scenario. Now he has performed in every corner of the world and showcased his talent. He has also worked with phenomenal artists like Katy Perry, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and more. some of his outstanding pieces of works are ‘Feels’, ‘Summer’, ‘Acceptable In The 80s’, and more.
4. Shawn Mendes:
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Shawn Mendes is an artist who used to make cover songs and upload them on the social media site, Vine. He got much recognition on the platform and then got a deal with a recording label. Since then he started flourishing in his career. Shawn Mendes is another Canadian singer who showcases his talent in every possible manner. Some of his exquisite soundtracks are ‘Treat You Better’, ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’, and more. This artist has given many soundtracks with his former girlfriend Camilla Cabello too, which has helped to get much more attention.
5. Charlie Puth:
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Charlie Puth is one of the most talented artists right now. In the initial stage, he used to release songs on YouTube. On this channel, he used to make acoustic covers that garnered many listeners. Now, he has given a total of three albums and various singles. Some of his exceptional musical works are ‘We Don’t Talk Anymore’, ‘Attention’, ‘Marvin Gaye’, ‘One Call Away’, and more.
6. Halsey:
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Halsey is a singer who used to release her music creations on platforms like YouTube and Tumblr. She got recognition from those platforms and got the opportunity to reach out to global music listeners. She got even more famous after collaborating with the DJ duo The Chainsmokers. They created the song ‘Closer’, which became a massive hit. Later that, the artist continued to work as a solo music artist and achieved a huge name among all. Her exceptional creations have assisted her to attain much exposure in the world of music.
7. Troye Sivan:
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Troye Sivan, the Australian singer got fame from YouTube. He used to release his works on this platform which assisted him in grabbing the attention of the wider audiences. Later, he worked with the globally renowned DJ Martin Garrix for the soundtrack ‘There For You’. He is another artist who is continuing to offer various songs to captivate his listeners. He is currently, one of the famous artists who started his career on social media sites.
These are some of the artists who were discovered on social media sites and now they are the most renowned artists in the music industry. Their contributions are truly remarkable and irreplaceable.
