In 2024, the music scene thrived and cemented its influence broadly across pop culture. With the widespread success of tracks across the internet and the increasing demand for genuine expression in the constantly evolving music world, these musicians became some of the most recognized names of the year.
Check out The Orchard’s partners who topped this year’s lists across genre, services, publications, and more earning recognition for their successes.
Peso Pluma
In 2024, Peso Pluma (Double P Records) released his much-anticipated album, ÉXODO. The album included features from top música mexicana artists like Junior H, Jasiel Nuñez, Tito Double P, and more! With hits like “BELLAKEO” and “LA PATRULLA”, Peso Pluma continued to make his mark on top charts.
Highlights:
- #2 Billboard Staff Picks: The Best Latin Albums of 2024, Ranked
- #5 REMEZCLA 10 Best Corridos Tumbados & Música Mexicana Songs of 2024 (La Patrulla w/ Netón Vega)
- #11 Billboard Staff Picks: The Best Latin Songs of 2024, Ranked (La Patrulla w/ Netón Vega)
- Rolling Stone 50 Best Latin Albums of 2024
- Rolling Stone 100 Best Albums of 2024
- HOLA! Best Albums of 2024: A Celebration of Music
- Slate 12 Best Albums of 2024
- USA Today Best Latin albums of 2024
BINI
Filipino girl-group BINI (ABS-CBN Music) had great success in 2024 with their EP Talaarawan, including hits such as “Pantropiko” and “Salamin, Salamin”. They were recognized by Billboard Philippines as having one of the best songs and music videos of 2024.
- Billboard Philippines Staff Picks: 50 Best Songs Of 2024 (Salamin, Salamin)
- Billboard Philippines Staff Picks: The 50 Best Music Videos Of 2024 (Salamin, Salamin)
E L U C I D
ELUCID (Fat Possum), half of the underground rap duo Armand Hammer, released his highly anticipated solo album REVELATOR in October, following the success of Armand Hammer’s We Buy Diabetic Test Strips—one of 2023’s best-reviewed albums. The album’s first single, “INSTANT TRANSFER,” received early praise from major outlets like Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Hot New Hip Hop, and topped the NACC Hip Hop charts. REVELATOR features contributions from notable artists like billy woods, August Fanon, SAMIYAM, and DJ Haram, with standout tracks like “THE WORLD IS DOG” being praised for its intense, experimental sound.
- #1 Louder 10 best hip-hop albums of 2024
- #6 BrooklynVegan 30 Best Rap Albums of 2024
- #8 The New York Times: Jon Pareles’ Best Albums of 2024
- #9 Hot Press (IE) 30 Best Hip-Hop Albums & Mixtapes of 2024
- Paste 20 Best Rap Albums of 2024
- BrooklynVegan Top 50 Albums of 2024
- Rolling Stone 100 Best Albums of 2024
- AllMusic 100 Favorite Albums of 2024
- okayplayer Best Albums of 2024
Eladio Carrion
Eladio Carrion (Rimas Entertainment) released his much-anticipated album Sol María in 2024 and topped the Billboard Spanish Top 100 Albums chart. Sol María featured collaborations with top artists such as Milo j, Yandel, Rauw Alejandro, Arcángel, and more. Last year Carrion also had memorable performances at the Latin Grammys and was a surprise guest at Peso Pluma’s Brooklyn show for the EXÓDO tour.
- Billboard Staff Picks: The Best Latin Albums of 2024, Ranked
Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini (Black River Entertainment) released her album PATTERNS last year and received her first ever #1 Country Album on the Billboard US chart along with a debut at #4 on the Billboard US Top 200 chart.
She also debuted at #1 on Spotify’s Top Albums: Debut USA and #3 on Spotify’s Top Albums: Debut Global and reached a new high in her streaming career with 4.2M WW global streams across her catalog on Spotify on Oct 25th.
Knocked Loose
Knocked Loose’s (Pure Noise) album You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To debuted at #23 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2024. It’s an album that’s “genre-transcending without being genre-defying. It suggests that maybe Knocked Loose keeps getting all these Ws because they’re just that good,” says Brooklyn Vegan.
- #1 Kerrang! 50 best albums of 2024
- #1 Louder / Metal Hammer 10 best metalcore albums of 2024
- #1 Loudwire 11 Best Metal Albums of 2024
- #3 BrooklynVegan 50 Best Punk Albums of 2024
- #3 Rock Sound [UK] Top 24 Albums Of 2024
- #4 Metal Hammer Top 50 Albums of 2024
- #4 Consequence 30 Best Metal & Hard Rock Songs of 2024 (Suffocate feat. Poppy)
- #4 Rock Sound [UK] Top 24 Songs Of 2024 (Suffocate feat. Poppy)
- #7 The Needle Drop Top 50 Albums of 2024
- #10 Metal Injection Top 25 Records Of 2024
- #11 The New York Times: Jon Caramanica’s Best Albums of 2024
- #11 Consequence 30 Best Metal & Hard Rock Albums of 2024
- #13 Rolling Stone 20 Best Metal Albums of 2024
- #15 The Line of Best Fit Best Albums of the Year 2024
- Alternative Press 50 best albums of 2024
- NPR Music 124 Best Songs of 2024 (Suffocate feat. Poppy)
- UPROXX Best Albums Of 2024
- UPROXX Best Songs Of 2024 (Suffocate feat. Poppy)
$uicideboy$
In 2024, $uicideboy$ (G59 Records) claimed the Billboard #1 Independent Album Chart, Billboard #2 on the Rap Album Chart, and a #5 debuted on the Billboard Top 200 for their album New World Depression. This is their highest chart position to date on the US album chart.
Tito Double P
Tito Double P (Double P Records) released his debut album INCÓMODO in 2024 which debuted #2 on Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. Five weeks after it debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart, Tito Double P celebrated his first #1 on Billboard charts.
- #2 REMEZCLA 10 Best Corridos Tumbados & Música Mexicana Songs of 2024 (El Lokeron)
- #15 Billboard Staff Picks: The Best Latin Albums of 2024, Ranked
The Black Crowes
The Black Crowes (MRI Entertainment) returned with their 10th studio album, Happiness Bastards, marking their first original release in 15 years. After years of ups and downs, the reunion of brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, along with bassist Sven Pipien, has resulted in a fresh rock album that reflects their return to their roots. The album follows their successful reunion tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Shake Your Money Maker.
- #1 Classic Rock Magazine 50 best rock albums of 2024
- #2 Ultimate Classic Rock Top 25 Rock Albums of 2024
- #8 Loudwire 11 Best Rock Albums of 2024
- Loudwire 51 Best Rock + metal Albums of 2024
- Loudwire 67 Best Rock + Metal Songs of 2024 (Wanting and Waiting)
- Rolling Stone 100 Best Songs of 2024 (Wanting and Waiting)
SAIKO
SAIKO (Saikoneta, SL) released his second album SAKURA which debuted at #1 on Spotify charts for 7 consecutive weeks. Additionally, SAIKO and the Orchard Spain team won Best Release Rollout award at the Music Ally Marketing Awards 2024. The campaign included a day-long livestream on release day plus a surprise free concert; music videos premiered in cinemas; multiple activations with Spotify and YouTube; and a global takeover of our Radial channels.
DIVINE & Karan Aujla
DIVINE & Karan Aujla (Mass Appeal India) released their collaborative project Street Dreams last February. This release became the first Indian album to top Apple Music charts and secured the fastest #1 spot in less than 24 hours.
IVE
IVE (Starship Entertainment) released their second EP IVE SWITCH, broadening their identity and delivering a huge impact by expanding their image & style. The K-Pop group also landed at #7 for Top 10 Highest Grossing K-Pop Tours for the year.
- #20 Billboard Staff Picks: 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024
LATIN MAFIA
Mexican group LATIN MAFIA (Rimas Entertainment Mexico) is one to watch. They released their debut album TODOS LOS DÍAS TODO EL DÍA in 2024 and received high praise. The group was also featured on Rauw Alejandro’s recent release Cosa Nuestra on the track “2:12 AM”.
- #3 Rolling Stone 50 Best Latin Albums of 2024
- #6 REMEZCLA 10 Best Indie & Alt-Rock Songs of 2024 (Siento Que Merezco Más)
- #11 Billboard Staff Picks: The Best Latin Albums of 2024, Ranked
- #17 The FADER 50 best albums of 2024
- #49 Billboard Staff List: 50 Best Albums of 2024
- Los Angeles Times (De Los reporter Cerys Davies) Our 30 Favorite Latin music songs of 2024 (Siento Que Merezco Ma)
- NPR Music 50 Best Albums of 2024
SiR
SiR (TDE Music LLC) released his album HEAVY which was recognized by several publications as one of the best R&B projects of the year. In regards to the making of this project, SiR says, “I’m at a point now where music has become my therapy, but I also want it to be therapy for other people.” The album featured collaborations with artists such as Isaiah Rashad, Anderson .Paak, Ty Dolla $ign, and more.
- #7 BlackAmericaWeb Best R&B Albums Of 2024
- #9 REVOLT 11 best R&B albums of 2024
- #21 Rated R&B 25 Best R&B Albums of 2024
- HuffPost Best Albums Of 2024
RaiNao
Puerto Rican artist RaiNao (Sonar LLC.) is a multifaceted artist who released her debut album CAPICÚ in 2024. The artist was also featured on Bad Bunny’s new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Get to know more about RaiNao here.
- #13 Latina Magazine Top 20 Songs of 2024 by Latina Artists (Roadhead w/ Tainy)
- #25 Rolling Stone 50 Best Latin Albums of 2024
- #51 Rolling Stone 100 Best Albums of 2024
- NPR Music 124 Best Songs of 2024 (readysita)
Mabe Fratti
Guatemalan artist Mabe Fratti (Tin Angel Productions) released her album Sentir Que No Sabes in 2024. Pitchfork says the album “is a summons to make your own rawness a home.” She was also included on Spotify’s Best of Fresh Finds Experimental 2024 playlist.
- #3 Loud and Quiet Albums of the Year 2024
- #5 Rolling Stone 50 Best Latin Albums of 2024
- #8 Crack Magazine Top 50 Albums of 2024
- #12 The Guardian 50 best albums of 2024
- #17 Paste 100 Best Albums of 2024
- #20 Pitchfork 50 Best Albums of 2024
- #31 Uncut Top 80 Albums of 2024
- #35 Stereogum 50 Best Albums Of 2024
- #43 The Line of Best Fit Best Albums of the Year 2024
- AP’s top under-the-radar albums of 2024
- NPR Music 124 Best Songs of 2024 (Kravitz)
- Resident Advisor Best Records of 2024
- Slate Best Albums of 2024 “Plus 20 More”
- The Nation Best Albums of 2024
Skee Mask
German electronic artist Skee Mask (Ilian Tape) received critical acclaim for his projects Resort & ISS010. The Quietus says, “With intricately arranged, ever-evolving grooves backed by melancholic, dub-wise pads and shimmering sonic flourishes, these tracks are some of his best so far,” regarding ISS010.
- #2 Stereogum 10 Best Electronic Albums Of 2024
- #8 Gorilla vs. Bear’s Albums of 2024
- #9 Crack Magazine Top 50 Albums of 2024
- The Quietus Albums of the Year 2024
- Resident Advisor Best Records of 2024
- Pitchfork Best Electronic Music of 2024
Milo J
Argentine artist Milo J (DALE PLAY Records) released his second studio album 166. The album features top songs “3 PECADOS DESPUES…” and “I’ AM”. In 2024, he also won for Nuevo Artist and Productor del Año at the Premios Gardel awards.
