The Best Albums of 2017
In 2017, with the increase in streaming services influence over the Billboard Hot 100 rap music became the most popular genre in
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In 2017, with the increase in streaming services influence over the Billboard Hot 100 rap music became the most popular genre in
Continue readingIn September 2016, “Forever Country,” a medley of three classic country songs – “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “On the
Continue readingMainstream rock since the early 2010s had become softer and more refined because of indie rock. Rock was reportedly still
Continue reading2014 saw the beginning of a grime revival in the UK, initiated by the success of Meridian Dan’s “German Whip” featuring Big H and Jme. The song
Continue readingIn 2013, the three-member boy band TFBoys was established. They were known for their bubblegum-style music and choreography, such as that seen
Continue readingIn 2012, a large number of songs by American instrumentalists featured quintessential Eurodance elements, especially synthesizers and strong beats during
Continue readingDuring 2011, Australian musicians to feature substantially in the Hottest 100 countdown were Boy & Bear (unearthed,) Gotye, 360, Architecture in Helsinki, and Ball Park Music-Unearthed.
Continue readingThe genres of Europop and Eurodance have also achieved notable commercial success, evidenced by Swedish producer Max Martin’s ubiquity in the decade’s most successful
Continue readingIn 2009, electropop and Nu-disco increased in popularity in North America, replacing hip-hop and R&B as the dominant genres of music. Artists like Britney Spears, Beyoncé,
Continue readingWhile predominantly focusing on R&B music during this time, Beyoncé also ventured into a pop sound with her third studio
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