Havana Brown Essentials

Melbourne’s Havana Brown began as a high-profile DJ, curating major-label compilations and nailing support slots for Rihanna and Britney Spears. But her career truly took off with her debut single in 2011: The Pitbull collab “We Run the Night” is a neon-drenched party anthem that puts Brown’s voice front and center. The multitasking star hasn’t stopped progressing since, all while exploiting the most impactful components of high-gloss pop and room-filling electronics. “Warrior” proves every bit as triumphant as its title, from that dry-ice synth atmosphere to Brown’s resounding affirmations. But before you pigeonhole her as a dance-pop diva, observe her seamless pivot into breathy R&B with 2019’s slinky “All Day.”