Upcoming100 is the chart platform built exclusively for emerging talent. It's here first then Billboard — predictive, algorithmic, and based on real performance metrics.
Our charting system aggregates audience engagement, streams, fan voting, and promotional impact to deliver weekly rankings that reflect true momentum. Artists who rank on Upcoming100 gain exposure, credibility, and career-defining opportunities.
Upcoming 100 publishes weekly charts showcasing the hottest rising talent in the music industry. These rankings serve as a digital stage for emerging artists, modeled after industry staples like Billboard, but focused exclusively on independent talent ready to break through.
Our proprietary chart system combines real-time analytics, streaming performance, social media activity, and engagement metrics to ensure artist rankings are credible, accurate, and merit-based. This gives both artists and industry professionals a trusted indicator of momentum.
In addition to performance data, fan votes and engagement play a key role in determining chart placement. This ensures the charts reflect both industry performance and fan-driven support—creating a balance between grassroots traction and measurable reach.
Artists who rank on our charts receive strategic media placement across affiliated blogs, music outlets, and search-optimized platforms. This boosts their visibility, strengthens their digital footprint, and creates ongoing discovery opportunities for fans and industry executives alike.
We shine a spotlight on standout talent through exclusive interviews and featured content. These editorial features give artists a platform to share their story, promote new releases, and establish credibility—all within a network frequented by music tastemakers and fans.
Upcoming100 isn’t just about rankings. It’s about recognition, relevance, and rising. We track the future stars of music before the world catches on.
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