Kim Wilde is a British pop singer and songwriter who emerged onto the music scene in the early 1980s. Known for her new wave and synth-pop style, Wilde's music is characterized by electronic instrumentation juxtaposed with catchy, melodic hooks. Her cover of "You Keep Me Hangin' On" reached number one in the United States, making her the first British female solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 in the 80s. Wilde's impact on pop music is significant, as she helped to popularize the new wave genre and set the stage for other female artists in the industry.