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10 Pop Stars Before and After They Were Famous

From Britney Spears to The Weeknd, listen to how these pop stars' voices and music changed after they reached the spotlight.

Even with raw vocal talent, the journey to the spotlight took time and effort for many pop stars. Humble beginnings and homemade videos launched a number of chart-topping musicians' careers to fame, such as Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish. While all artists experience an evolution in their work, the voices of many leading talents used to sound very different than their songs currently on the airwaves. Here, L'OFFICIEL looks back on 10 musicians' glow ups from before fame to their current A-list statuses. Take a listen and compare, you might be surprised.

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Little Britney Spears at Star Search - Love Can Build a Bridge

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Britney Spears - Oops!...I Did It Again

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Ariana Grande at 8 years old singing National Anthem

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Ariana Grande - 34+35

Before: Taylor Swift

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Pennsylvania Native 11-year-old Taylor Swift sang during a Sixers game (2002)

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taylor swift - willow (official music video)

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Katy Perry - Simple.Mp4

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Katy Perry - Roar (Official)

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Bob Dylan Don't Think Twice, It's All Right Cover - Austin Richard

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Post Malone - Circles

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The Weeknd Sings Happy Birthday

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The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Official Music Video)

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Young Bruno Mars impersonating Elvis in Hawaii, early '90s

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Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk (Official Video) ft. Bruno Mars

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Billie Eilish - Secret (cover) 11 years old

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No Time To Die (Live from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon from James Bond Day)

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Beyoncé at 7 Years Old Performing "Home"

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Beyoncé - Formation

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Schoolboy Harry Styles singing with his old band White Eskimo - SO CUTE!

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Harry Styles - Golden (Official Video)

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