what kind of music does selena gomez listen to
Selena Gomez
Early in her music career , Gomez cited Bruno Mars as an influence , for `` his style of music , his style in general , the way he performs , the way he carries himself . '' Gomez also named Christina Aguilera , Britney Spears , Beyoncé and Rihanna as influences . Gomez has stated that she finds English singer Cheryl Cole as a significant influence to her artistry , `` She made me feel better , I just love her music and I think she 's a really nice person . She 's been through a lot , but she carries herself with a lot of class and I love that . '' Gomez 's debut solo album Stars Dance ( 2013 ) was prominently influenced by Spears , singer - songwriter Taylor Swift , and American electronic producer Skrillex . Her second album , Revival ( 2015 ) , was mainly influenced by Christina Aguilera 's album Stripped ( 2003 ) and singer Janet Jackson . 
Early in her music career , Gomez cited Bruno Mars as an influence , for `` his style of music , his style in general , the way he performs , the way he carries himself . '' Gomez also named Christina Aguilera , Britney Spears , Beyoncé and Rihanna as influences . Gomez has stated that she finds English singer Cheryl Cole as a significant influence to her artistry , `` She made me feel better , I just love her music and I think she 's a really nice person . She 's been through a lot , but she carries herself with a lot of class and I love that . '' Gomez 's debut solo album Stars Dance ( 2013 ) was prominently influenced by Spears , singer - songwriter Taylor Swift , and American electronic producer Skrillex . Her second album , Revival ( 2015 ) , was mainly influenced by Christina Aguilera 's album Stripped ( 2003 ) and singer Janet Jackson .
Gomez cited Bruno Mars as an influence, for "his style of music, his style in general, the way he performs, the way he carries himself."  Gomez also named Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Beyoncé and Rihanna, along with English singer Cheryl Cole as a significant influence to her artistry.  She is also influenced by Taylor Swift, American electronic producer Skrillex and singer Janet Jackson.
Early in her music career , Gomez cited Bruno Mars as an influence , for `` his style of music , his style in general , the way he performs , the way he carries himself . '' Gomez also named Christina Aguilera , Britney Spears , Beyoncé and Rihanna as influences . Gomez has stated that she finds English singer Cheryl Cole as a significant influence to her artistry , `` She made me feel better , I just love her music and I think she 's a really nice person . Gomez 's debut solo album Stars Dance ( 2013 ) was prominently influenced by Spears , singer - songwriter Taylor Swift , and American electronic producer Skrillex . Her second album , Revival ( 2015 ) , was mainly influenced by Christina Aguilera 's album Stripped ( 2003 ) and singer Janet Jackson .