Prepare to be blown away by the most incredible vocal harmonies in music history! We're diving into the artists who can blend their voices like pure magic, creating sounds that will give you chills and leave you absolutely mesmerized.
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00:07Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the artists with the most beautiful harmonies.
00:13And if you don't know the name, know it babe, know it babe, yeah
00:19Number 10, Backstreet Boys
00:22It's no secret Backstreet Boys are one of the best boy bands of the 90s.
00:27I never wanna hear you say, I want it that way
00:35Their rival group NSYNC also has beautiful harmonies and a dedicated fanbase, but it was Backstreet who knew how to better distribute their vocal parts.
00:43You can make it right, and that makes you larger than life
00:51Each member sings with a distinct style that gets equal time in the spotlight, but the best moments always happen when their voices blend together for a heart-tugging chorus.
01:01Show me the meaning of being lonely
01:06Whether they're celebrating fans on songs like Larger Than Life or making them cry with tracks like Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely, it's no wonder they're still so beloved.
01:16Number 9, Imogen Heap
01:18Nobody puts a hypnotic spin on layered harmonies like Imogen Heap.
01:29The way she utilizes vocal layering and technology makes her music sound like it comes from another planet.
01:35From the first second of songs like Hide and Seek, it's safe to say the listener is transfixed.
01:41What the hell is going on?
01:48Her use of pitch shifting adds an otherworldly texture to an already beautiful song.
01:54Not only is she a trailblazer of synth pop, but she helped develop the Mimu Gloves to enhance live performances for electropop artists like herself.
02:02We love a renaissance woman.
02:12Number 8, Billie Eilish
02:15There aren't many artists quite like Billie Eilish.
02:26Her subdued and vulnerable singing style all but commands you to pay attention.
02:31Even more so when she creates her own vocal harmonies.
02:39There's a siren quality to her wispier tones that enthralls and intoxicates.
02:44On slower ballads like When the Party's Over, her layered harmonies make the song sound even lonelier.
02:51She's an artist who consistently uses her vocal technique and production to enhance her storytelling.
03:01It just goes to show Eilish's attention to detail is much part of her identity as her iconic baggy clothes and dry sense of humor.
03:09Number 7, Little Mix
03:11If there's one word to describe the average Little Mix chorus, it's explosive.
03:24From their X Factor days to their hiatus, the group's unique blend of vulnerability, confidence, and sheer vocal talent made them a powerhouse of pop music.
03:34Whether they were getting a guy out of their hair or shouting out their ex, each of the girls created a wall of sound with their stunning four-part harmonies.
03:48Even after member Jesy Nelson left the group in 2020, the remaining trio continued to create a three-part harmony just as beautiful.
04:05Number 6, Destiny's Child
04:14Beyonce may be Destiny's Child's breakout star, but some of the group's best moments came when her voice blended seamlessly with bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.
04:24They carried the tours for independent women with tracks like Say My Name and Bills, Bills, Bills, not to mention the unstoppable harmony at the end of their 1999 hit Survivor.
04:41If there was ever a group who knew how to put a trifling man in his place, it was Destiny's Child.
04:46The trio has reunited a couple of times since their breakup in 2006, and they kill it every time.
04:55Number 5, Mariah Carey
05:05There's no denying it, darling.
05:14Mariah Carey has one of the most impressive and jaw-droppingly beautiful voices in modern music.
05:19This elite status was well-earned by the acrobatic use of her five-octave register on hits like Dream Lover, Emotions, We Belong Together, and so many more.
05:37She's also a renowned perfectionist, which explains how she strikes gold every time her vocals are layered to create show-stopping harmonies.
05:46Carey experienced personal and career setbacks in 2001 with Glitter, but she bounced back stronger than ever with 2005's The Emancipation of Mimi.
05:55Guinness World Records christened her the Songbird Supreme, and we can't think of anyone more deserving of that title.
06:02Number 4, Ariana Grande
06:15Who needs backup singers when you can layer your harmonies like Ariana Grande?
06:26Her theater background shines through when you listen to how full and precise her layered vocals are.
06:32She can belt in her higher and lower registers with equal grandeur and control.
06:45In both cases, it's likely to cause some goosebumps.
06:48On top of that, she always makes it look so easy and fun.
06:52Grande has found herself in her fair share of scandals, but it seems no amount of public or personal drama can stop her.
06:59She'd probably just use it to make another hit record like 2019's Thank U, Next or 2024's Eternal Sunshine.
07:15If they haven't already, fans of classic R&B and girl groups alike should get to know Flo.
07:22Number 3, Stella Quaresma
07:28Members Stella Quaresma and Renee Downer met while attending Sylvia Young Theater School in London.
07:33After they found Georgia Douglas singing on Instagram, they got to work writing music inspired by groups like Destiny's Child and the Sugar Babes.
07:41If that's not impressive enough, listen to how intricate these harmonies can get.
07:52Their debut single, Cardboard Box, is just one example that showcases this tenacious trio's talent and star power.
08:00When their debut album, Access All Areas, was released, it became clear they were on another level with their talent and craft.
08:15Number 2, Carpenters
08:17There really wasn't any musical group in the 70s quite like the Carpenters.
08:21This brother and sister duo produced some of the sweetest harmonies of the decade.
08:31While they had a reputation for being wholesome and family-friendly, they showed their more experimental side on their 1977 album, Passage.
08:39It's not one of their better-known records, but it's still a prime example of the magic made when the duo sang in perfect harmony.
08:48It didn't matter if they were performing an upbeat tune like Top of the World or a heartbreaking ballad like Superstar.
08:55Somehow, they always made it feel like they were singing just for you.
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09:26Number 1, Pentatonix
09:35This five-piece a cappella supernova has been wowing audiences with their intricate arrangements and spine-tingling harmonies for over a decade.
09:44Singing without instruments is one thing, but the members of Pentatonix are unmatched when it comes to creating instrumental sounds with just their voices.
10:00Their Daft Punk medley proved they could flawlessly mimic electronic production.
10:05And no Christmas playlist is complete without their versions of staples like Mary Did You Know or Carol of the Bells.
10:14Their collaborations with artists like Lindsey Stirling, Dolly Parton, and K-pop group ATEEZ further cements the group's versatility and staying power.
10:29Which artist do you think has the best vocal harmony? Let us know down in the comments.
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