Billie Eilish (2016)
Aliyha Gill
Many ground-breaking artists have emerged from this decade, but none even come close to American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish. This 17-year-old has been on our radar since 2016 when she released her hit single “Ocean Eyes” on SoundCloud. Her unique-yet-unsettling lyrics and music videos, as well as her liberating fashion sense, have inspired millions to be their true selves.
Eilish is the youngest artist since Lorde to rank number one on the Billboard Hot 100, according to The New Yorker. Through collaborations with A-list celebrities, featured music on multiple Netflix series soundtracks and countless awards, Eilish has already accomplished more than many artists will in a lifetime, and this is only the beginning of her career.