Absolutely! It’s great that your friend wants to dive deeper into the world of pop music, especially songs with powerful, dynamic female vocals and unique production. Here’s a list covering a range of pop tracks that are known for their dynamic voices, extensive use of effects, and polished, often dramatic production styles.
I'll include a mix of mainstream pop hits as well as some less mainstream tracks that still capture that rich, vibrant sound they might be looking for.
1. Billie Eilish
- “bad guy” - Quirky effects and dynamic whispers, building to a memorable chorus.
- “Bury a Friend” - Dark, atmospheric production with tons of vocal layering.
2. Ariana Grande
- “God is a Woman” - A soaring anthem with layered vocals and echo effects.
- “Into You” - Highly produced and dynamic, with an intense, catchy beat.
3. Sia
- “Chandelier” - Massive, powerful vocals over strong instrumentation.
- “Elastic Heart” - Vocals have a raw quality with unique production.
4. Lady Gaga
- “Bad Romance” - Epic production, filled with effects and vocal strength.
- “Rain on Me” (with Ariana Grande) - Catchy beat, dynamic sound, and layers of vocals.
5. Halsey
- “Without Me” - A smooth, modern pop sound with subtle autotune effects.
- “Graveyard” - Atmospheric production and powerful vocal delivery.
6. Lorde
- “Royals” - Minimalist production with prominent use of reverb and vocal effects.
- “Green Light” - Builds up to a massive chorus with dynamic energy.
7. Florence + The Machine
- “Shake It Out” - Echoing production and Florence’s strong, ethereal vocals.
- “Spectrum” (Calvin Harris Remix) - Pop remix with Florence’s dramatic voice.
8. Grimes
- “Genesis” - Synth-heavy and unique, with her signature ethereal vocals.
- “Kill V. Maim” - High-energy electronic production and dynamic vocals.
9. Dua Lipa
- “Levitating” - Danceable, with autotune effects and a disco-pop beat.
- “Don’t Start Now” - Funky bassline with crisp vocals and vibrant effects.
10. Rihanna
- “Where Have You Been” - High-energy dance-pop with EDM effects.
- “We Found Love” (feat. Calvin Harris) - Uplifting and full of electronic effects.
11. Charli XCX
- “Boom Clap” - Upbeat, punchy pop song with electronic effects.
- “1999” (with Troye Sivan) - Nostalgic and packed with synthetic pop elements.
12. MØ
- “Lean On” (with Major Lazer) - Exotic, catchy beat with a memorable chorus.
- “Final Song” - Lively production and MØ’s energetic, textured voice.
13. Beyoncé
- “Drunk in Love” - Effects that add depth to her voice, with bass-heavy production.
- “Haunted” - Dark, haunting production with intense, layered vocals.
14. Madonna
- “Hung Up” - Known for its extensive use of effects and dynamic vocals.
- “Frozen” - Ethereal vocals with ambient, haunting production.
15. Ellie Goulding
- “Lights” - Airy, textured voice with catchy, electronic elements.
- “Love Me Like You Do” - Powerful and dreamy, with electronic layering.
16. Jessie Ware
- “Say You Love Me” - Soulful, with some electronic touches and strong vocals.
- “Running” - Minimalistic production that lets her voice shine.
17. Katy Perry
- “Dark Horse” - Synth-heavy production with deep, pulsing beats.
- “E.T.” - Spacey effects and dramatic, powerful vocals.
18. Adele
- “Set Fire to the Rain” - Dynamic ballad with strong vocal effects.
- “Rolling in the Deep” - Soulful, powerful and dynamic in every beat.
19. Tove Lo
- “Habits (Stay High)” - Autotune and reverb effects that create an ethereal sound.
- “Talking Body” - Crisp, catchy pop with a heavy beat and vocal effects.
20. BANKS
- “Waiting Game” - Dark, minimalist beats and atmospheric production.
- “Drowning” - Hypnotic production and emotional, dynamic vocals.
21. Lana Del Rey
- “Summertime Sadness” (Cedric Gervais Remix) - Atmospheric and dark.
- “Born to Die” - Dreamy, melancholic with lush instrumentation and effects.
22. Jessie J
- “Bang Bang” (with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj) - Strong pop anthem.
- “Domino” - Upbeat and catchy with powerful, dynamic vocals.
23. ROSALÍA
- “Con Altura” (feat. J Balvin) - Flamenco-inspired with an urban pop vibe.
- “Malamente” - Spanish rhythms combined with electronic effects.
24. Miley Cyrus
- “Wrecking Ball” - High vocal dynamics with reverb effects.
- “Midnight Sky” - Retro-inspired with a cool synth-pop feel.
25. Christina Aguilera
- “Genie in a Bottle” - Sultry pop with dynamic vocals.
- “Beautiful” - Powerful ballad with emotional vocal effects.
This mix offers a range of styles, so hopefully, there’s something in here that resonates with their preferences! Many of these artists frequently experiment with production, effects, and dynamic vocals, so there’s a lot to explore. Enjoy the journey!