@Buzzfeed: 2NE1 in ’11 Girl Groups From Around The World To Love Right Now’

In the 18 years since the Spice Girls’ first album dropped, a long line of U.K. girlgroups — and one very popular boy band — have followed the trail to global superstardom they blazed. And while the U.K. has the most robust history of female pop groups, women are riffing on the format all over the world. Here are some new girl groups to obsess over, along with a a couple well-loved favorites, like U.K. X-Factor champs Little Mix and K-pop crossover stars 2NE1.

1. Pearls Negras — Rio de Janiero, Brazil
2. M.O — London, England

3. @2NE1 — Seoul, Korea
Members: CL, Dara, Bom and Minzy.

Good if you like: EDM, rap, and R&B, mashed into one flashy, trend-conscious package

Why they’re killing it: With their new album, 2NE1 gave K-pop its best-ever sales week in the U.S., and they lead for good reason. They’re amazing dancers, create wild, over-the-top videos, and each have a distinct personality.

Key tracks: “Come Back Home,” “I Am the Best,” “Lonely”

4. JUCE — London, England
5. Say Lou Lou — Australia and Sweden
6. Babymetal — Japan
7. Shiikane — U.K. via Nigeria
8. Little Mix — United Kingdom
9. Fifth Harmony — U.S.A.
10. Mutya Keisha Siobhan — London, England
11. Me N Ma Girls — Myanmar