Best new artist 1989
1989 was a great year for new artists! Here are some of the best new artists who emerged that year:
- George Michael - As a solo artist, George Michael released his debut album "Faith" in 1987, but 1989 saw the release of his iconic single "Freedom! '90", which cemented his status as a global superstar.
- Deee-Lite - This American dance-pop group released their debut album "World Clique" in 1989, which included the hit singles "Power of Love" and "Groove Is in the Heart".
- Wilson Phillips - This American pop-rock trio released their debut album "Wilson Phillips" in 1989, which included the hit singles "Hold On" and "You're in Love".
- INXS - Although they had been around since the early 1980s, 1989 saw the release of their breakthrough album "X", which included the hit singles "Need You Tonight" and "Devil Inside".
- Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians - This American rock band released their debut album "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars" in 1988, but 1989 saw the release of their hit single "What I Am".
- Living Colour - This American rock band released their debut album "Vivid" in 1988, but 1989 saw the release of their hit single "Cult of Personality".
- Fine Young Cannibals - This British pop-rock band released their debut album "The Raw and the Cooked" in 1989, which included the hit singles "She Drives Me Crazy" and "Good Thing".
- Soul II Soul - This British R&B group released their debut album "Club Classics Vol. One" in 1989, which included the hit singles "Keep On Movin'" and "Back to Life".
- Technotronic - This Belgian electronic music duo released their debut album "Techno Logic" in 1989, which included the hit singles "Pump Up the Jam" and "Get Up (Before the Night Is Over)".
- Neneh Cherry - This Swedish singer-songwriter released her debut album "Raw Like the Underbelly" in 1989, which included the hit singles "Buffalo Stance" and "Manchild".
These are just a few examples of the many talented new artists who emerged in 1989. It was a great year for music, with a wide range of genres and styles represented.