New Music Report: Emerging Artist of the Week - Zara Larsson

Almost a year ago, Zara Larsson told iHeartRadio, "That's what I want to do, and that's what my goal is, to have a huge career worldwide. I want everyone to listen to my music, and to share my music with them." Well, mission accomplished. It started with her mega hit featuring British singer/songwriter/record producer MNEK "Never Forget You," which hit No. 1 on the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart, No. 5 on the US Mainstream Top 40 chart, and No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and not to mention its multi-platinum status in several countries across the globe. Now, Zara has released her second studio album, and just like the album title says -- it's So Good.

The Swedish singer/songwriter released her sophomore record on Friday, March 17th via Epic Records and TEN Music Group. So Good features 15 new songs, including "Never Forget You," and collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign ("So Good"), Wizkid ("Sundown"), and Clean Beandit ("Symphony"). There is a song for everything on So Good, from the party tracks like "Sundown," to the more subtle moments like "Only You," to the throwback vibes from songs like "I Would Like," which samples Sasha's 1998 hit "Dat Sexy Body." Also on this album is a song Zara wrote with Ed Sheeran called "Don't Let Me Be Yours," which is definitely one of the highest highs of So Good. 

Zara's Rihanna-like vocals + her emotional/uplifting/relatable lyrics + 15 pop anthems = SO GOOD. Literally.

Larsson has had an incredible year, and has worked with artists including Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, Tinie Tempah, Ty Dolla $ign, Wizkid, and Clean Bandit. She closed out the UEFA Euro 2016 with Guetta performing their collab "This One's For You," shared the stage with Beyoncé on Queen Bey's European "Formation Tour" leg, performed at the MTV EMAs, also winning Best New Act and Best Swedish Act, and has gained some celebrity fans along the way. Next, Zara will be hitting the broad with Clean Bandit on tour, which will make its way through a long list of major US cities, and kicks off March 31st. 

Zara has come quite a long way from her victory win of Sweden's version of "Got Talent" (Talang), at the young age of 10. Now, at 19 years old, Zara is ready to take on the world. 

Keep bathing in that glitter, girl.

TOUR DATES:

3/31 - Seattle, WA

4/1 - Portland, OR

4/3 - San Francisco, CA

4/5 - Los Angeles, CA

4/7 - San Diego, CA

4/8 - Tempe, AZ

4/10 - Denver, CO

4/12 - Dallas, TX

4/13 - Austin, TX

4/14 - Houston, TX

4/15 - New Orleans, LA

4/17 - Atlanta, GA

4/19 - Washington, D.C.

4/21 - New York, NY

4/22 - Philadelphia, PA

4/24 - Toronto, ON

4/25 - Montreal, QC

4/26 - Boston, MA

5/1 - Detroit, MI

5/2 - Chicago, IL