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NSYNC (also stylized as *NSYNC or 'N Sync) was an American boy band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995 and launched in Germany by BMG Ariola Munich. NSYNC consisted of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass.

N-Dubz, the English hip-hop trio from Camden Town, London, includes cousins Dappy and Tulisa, and Fazer. After winning a MOBO Award in 2007, they briefly signed with Polydor Records before joining All Around the World. Their debut album, "Uncle B" (2008), went double platinum, spawning four UK top-40 singles. In 2009, they won Best UK Act at the MOBO Awards and released "Against All Odds," which charted at six and earned platinum status. The trio achieved their first UK chart-topper in 2009 with Tinchy Stryder's "Number 1." Their third album, "Love.Live.Life" (2010), charted at seven and went platinum.

N.E.R.D. (No-one Ever Really Dies), an American hip-hop and rock band formed in Virginia Beach in 1999, originated as a side project of The Neptunes, consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, along with Shay Haley. Their debut album, "In Search Of..." (2001), sold 603,000 copies in the US, earning Gold certification. The band's second album, "Fly or Die" (2004), sold 412,000 copies in the US, achieving Gold certification.

N.W.A (Niggaz Wit Attitudes), an American hip-hop group from Compton, California, was active from 1987 to 1991. N.W.A has sold over ten million units in the US. Their inherently political music drew on personal experiences of racism and police brutality, sparking controversy over their deep hatred of the police system. The group is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential in hip-hop history.

Nathan John Feuerstein, known as NF, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His albums, including "Perception" and "The Search," achieved mainstream success, with the latter reaching number one in the US and earning platinum certification. His album "Hope," released in April 2023, peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard 200. Feuerstein has received accolades, including the Gospel Music Association Dove Award for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year for "Therapy Session."

Bryson LaShun Potts (born November 1, 2002), professionally known as NLE Choppa, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He gained fame with his 2019 single "Shotta Flow," certified platinum and reaching the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. His debut studio album, "Top Shotta" (2020), peaked in the top ten of the US Billboard 200. Choppa's subsequent mixtapes, "From Dark to Light" (2020) and "Me vs. Me" (2022), preceded his second studio album "Cottonwood 2" (2023), featuring the high-charting single "Slut Me Out."

Swedish indie rock trio NoNoNo, established in 2012, made waves with their first single "Pumpin Blood." The track found success across European and US charts, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Alternative Songs and number 32 on the Pop Songs chart. Impressively, the single amassed a total of more than 700,000 worldwide copies sold.

NSG, a collective of childhood friends from Hackney, London, forms a British afroswing group with members from both Nigerian and Ghanaian backgrounds. Their mixtapes, "Grown Up" and "Roots," include the popular single "Options" with Tion Wayne. The acronym NSG (short for Never Stop Growing) carries multiple meanings, reflecting their diverse and dynamic identity.

Nada Surf, a New York City-based alternative rock band formed in the 1990s, originally consists of Matthew Caws, Ira Elliot, Doug Gillard, and Daniel Lorca. Initially known as Helicopter, they changed to Nada Surf. Their debut album, "High/Low," produced by Ric Ocasek, featured the successful single "Popular." Despite label challenges, they self-released their follow-up, "The Proximity Effect."

Nao, whose full name is Neo Jessica Joshua, is a talented English singer-songwriter and record producer hailing from East London. Renowned for her unique fusion of soul, electronic, funk, and R&B, she coined the term "wonky funk" to define her distinctive style. Nao released her debut album, "For All We Know," in 2016, followed by "Saturn" in 2018, and "And Then Life Was Beautiful," in 2021. Born on December 20, 1987, she is the youngest of five siblings, raised between London and Nottingham with a diverse heritage including Jamaican, Vincentian, and Grenadinian roots.

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, born on September 14, 1973, known as Nas, is a revered American rapper in East Coast hip hop. Son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas began his musical journey as "Nasty Nas" in 1989. His debut, "Illmatic" (1994), is acclaimed among the greatest hip hop albums.

Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, born on February 11, 1997, known as Nasty C, is a South African rapper, songwriter, actor, and record producer. Renowned for his mixtapes and EPs, his debut album "Bad Hair" (2016) and "Strings and Bling" (2018) marked his rise. The youngest winner of the 2015 South African Hip Hop Awards, Nasty C's global recognition soared with his 2020 single "There They Go" under Def Jam Records. His third album, "Zulu Man with Some Power" (2020), and subsequent releases like "I Love it Here" (2023) showcase his enduring impact.