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2008
2008 in British Music
Duffy, Adele, and the British female takeover — plus the rise of UK funky.
Key Events
- •Adele releases 19 — the beginning of a once-in-a-generation voice
- •Duffy's Rockferry becomes the year's best-seller worldwide
- •UK funky house emerges from London clubs — a distinctly British dance sound
Dominant Genres
PopSoulIndieElectronic
Notable Trends
- →British female artists dominate the global charts
- →Streaming begins its slow rise with Spotify's launch
- →The album still sells, but singles shift to digital downloads