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Last year saw a change in music where the lines of genres were blurred and the technology behind what tops the charts became more evident. Forbes released a Top 30 Under 30 list for a variety of categories from Venture Capital to Art & Style, but the Music section highlights a change in culture.

Here are the most important cultural influencers of music in 2018 who are 30 or younger, according to Forbes.

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Playboi Carti, 22 -

The rapper, producer, and model just got a Lamborghini for Christmas from Iggy Azalea.

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Lauren Daigle, 27 - This Christian music singer's first album went platinum and her song 'Look Up Child' debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts.

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Jackie Evancho, 18 - Jackie Evancho was first discovered on 'America's Got Talent' and has had three songs debut in the Billboard top 200, as well as having one EP go platinum.

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H.E.R., 21 - An acronym for Having Everything Revealed, H.E.R. has won two Soul Train Awards.

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Joe Jonas, 29 - Reaching fame as part of the Jonas Brothers, Joe Jonas is getting married to actress Sophie Turner later in 2019.

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Khalid, 20 - R&B singer Khalid has just been announced as part of the Coachella 2019 lineup.

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JaQuel Knight, 29 - JaQuel Knight is Beyoncé's choreographer, directing 'Formation' and her Super Bowl routine.

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Kesha Lee, 30 - Sound engineer Kesha Lee has worked for Young Thug, Gucci Mane, Migos, and Pharrell.

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Lil Uzi Vert, 24 - Rapper Lil Uzi Vert hit it big with his 'Luv is Rage' mixtape, and recently released his new song 'Shells.'

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Lizzo, 30 - Hip hop artist Lizzo has been part of a number of girl groups, and just dropped her music video for 'Juice.'

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Marshmellow, 26 - Music producer and helmet-wearer Marshmellow has over 23 million subscribers on YouTube.

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Matt Meyer, 29 -

A music agent at Paradigm Talent Agency, Matt Meyer professionally develops stars.

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Quavo, 27; Offset, 27; and Takeoff, 24 - Hip hop group Migos are in the midst of their latest beef, this time with Layzie Bone.

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Maren Morris, 28 - The country singer with four albums has had seven songs reach the Billboard Hot 100, including one in the top 10.

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Mike Posner, 30 - The singer-songwriter has three studio albums to his name, and is one half of the rap duo Mansionz. Posner got his start as a record producer working for the likes of Big Sean, and continues to write lyrics for some of the biggest acts in the world.

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Phil Quist, 30 -

Creative Artists Agency's Phil Quist made his first big move by getting The Chainsmokers signed and now has Fetty Wap and Young Thug in his roster.

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Bebe Rexha, 29 - Bebe Rexha has one studio album but 14 singles and reached songwriting and producing success long before her own singing career took off.

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Thomas Rhett, 28 - Country singer Thomas Rhett has been a fan favorite since his first of three albums came out in 2013, and most recently he won the Music Video of the Year award at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards.

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Travis Scott, 26 - Headlining festivals around the world and skyrocketing into super stardom, Travis Scott will perform at the 2019 Super Bowl.

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Drew Silverstein, 30 - Co-founder of artificial intelligence music company Amper, Drew Silverstein's technology creates chart topping music for any genre.

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Milana Rabkin, 30 -

A co-founder of music finance company Stem, Milana Rabkin has made paying royalties to musicians easier.

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SZA, 28 - Neo soul artist SZA won the 2018 Billboard R&B Female Artist award and was nominated for five Grammy Awards in the same year.

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Young Thug, 27 - With six albums and three 2018 American Music Awards under his belt, Young Thug is making a mark on the industry.

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Emily Warren, 26 - Singer-songwriter Emily Warren has five studio albums to her name and has written songs for The Chainsmokers, Sean Paul, and Shawn Mendes.

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Hayley Williams, 30 - Lead singer of Paramore, Hayley Williams has released five albums with the band and has launched two of her own private business ventures.

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WondaGurl, 22 - Music producer WondaGurl has collaborated with some of the biggest hip hop and rap acts in the world, including Jay Z, Drake, Travis Scott, Young Thug, and Kanye West.

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Young M.A., 26 - Rapper Young M.A. has hundreds of millions of YouTube views, six singles, and one album.

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Chris Zarou, 29 - Founder of the management company Visionary Music Group, Zarou became known for managing rapper Logic (pictured).

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Cardi B, 26 - Artist and pop culture phenomenon Cardi B is perennially in the news and has 27 singles and 13 music videos to her name.

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