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Reason First: Are Artists Like Ty Dolla Sign Too Metrosexual?
Ty Dolla Sign may be an accomplished singer, but he may now be known for his metrosexual tendencies. As he walked out of the nail salon with Trick or Treat (orange and black) nail polish on his fingernails and toenails, he readied himself to face the scrutiny of the internet.
Skyler SaundersPublished 5 years ago in BeatTop Ten XXXTentacion Songs
Although Jahseh Onfroy (XXXTentacion) lived a life of controversy, he inspired the lives of many. Next month marks a year since the young rapper's unfortunate shooting. That being said, we would like to Remember X with a ranking of our personal top ten best XXXTentacion Songs.
Brandon PartridgePublished 5 years ago in BeatChasing the Dream
I’ll start by saying that my name is Russ Burchell, and I’ve been playing guitar since I was 12 years old. I’ve played in a few bands, and I’ve been blessed mostly with emotional success through the years, and rarely, if ever, made any money. I’m 44 years old now, and perform three hour gigs with my 18-year-old daughter at a rate of almost two shows on average weekly. I love music, and everything that goes with it. The late nights... the travel... the hope that one well-written song can make it to the right person, and the radio, and then may even get licensed to a major movie blockbuster... But, if you’re reading stories in this section, you know the drill. It’s a dream, and a cross to bear, but you keep at it, because it’s part of your very soul. You also know the heartbreaking disappointment when things aren’t going as you dreamed they would. This happens often.
Russ BurchellPublished 5 years ago in BeatNot Your Typical Horror Music
When I think about classical horror movie music the Halloween (1978) film immediately pops into my head. Other words to describe the music i'm talking about include creepy, ambient, and apprehensive; songs that give you the goosebumps. A pop cover song, or a catchy 80s song wouldn't come to mind at first. But that's the reason why I love horror; behind the blood, guts, and gore there is also comedy, romance, mystery, and of course thriller. These are not only some of my favorite songs, but they also come from some of best horror films/games that I've seen.
Samantha SingPublished 5 years ago in BeatLessons on Love: The Musical
2000 saw the release of En Vogue's "Riddle" from the Masterpiece Theatre album. This is one of my favorite albums. I will never forget playing this song on trips with the family, and choreographing dance moves to this song in high school.
Merlin MystiquePublished 5 years ago in BeatBest Songs of 2019 So Far
We're almost halfway through 2019 and already some amazing music has been released. This list is celebrating the ten best song to be released this year so far, including very recent releases.
Grace LynchPublished 5 years ago in BeatHeard Yesterday
There is an alternate universe in which it is still 1985 or 1986. MTV still plays music. Madonna and Cyndi Lauper are still, like, really hot; and the center of every small town social set is a weekend trip to the mall. Malls are big centers of shopping activity that encompass clothing, movies, books, arcade games, such as Pac Man and Frogger (spend them quarters, kids); food, drink, toys and, most especially, MUSIC. Music is everywhere, an endemic part of the shopping mall experience, as ingrained into the fleshly soul of every consumer as that weird, plastic, fresh merchandise smell (which invariably gets all mixed up with the smell coming out of the Cinnabuns, or the dank effluvia of the bath and body-works store).
Why We Need Ashley Tisdale
As we head into the summer, it seems we are moving into a season of musical comebacks. I, for one, could not be happier. Like many others, I witnessed the Jonas Brothers appearance on James Corden. I also was glad to hear Aly and AJ's new single. However, I am most excited about my teenage role model returning to the studio. I believe that it is because of her musical background and impact that it is the time for Ashley Tisdale.
Julia RisitanoPublished 5 years ago in BeatReason First: The Wisdom of Wayne
Who is it that says that rappers lack the discipline of erudition? Lil’ Wayne foregoing a security check at the Rolling Loud musical festival probably proved to be the right thing to do. Because of his past incarceration, and altercations with law enforcement he just decided to skip that drama and perform at a second venue known as STORY for the afterparty. The wisdom of Wayne shows his keen awareness of situations. Who knows what Wayne carried with him those moments before stage time?
Skyler SaundersPublished 5 years ago in BeatIn My Opinion: The Ten Greatest Male Vocalists of All Time
Male vocalists are abundant, especially in the era of music I am most interested in (the 1950s and 60s). But there are some that stand out as being the best in their field. I understand that we may not agree entirely on this list, but know that I have based this off my own personal opinions, so please don't go attacking me on social media, or saying nasty things about me–because I'll just block you on said social media site. Mostly, I want to stress that this is a top ten list, but there may be featured "more mentions" before we finish the list for good.
Annie KapurPublished 5 years ago in BeatCharlie Strange, a Music Video, a Sandwich, and the Taste of Our Era
A sad piece of bread is getting covered in slow motion with an even sadder mayonnaise. Chunks of floppy lettuce are thrown on some cheese, the kind of cheese that would probably not melt after two hours of baking. A dirty pink, unnatural color coming from industrial meat slices completes the palette. If a little twist at the end of the four-ish minute video takes the viewer by surprise in a first phase (no spoiler alert), it is only to reinforce an impression of reclusion; of meal-for-one situation; of a rushed everyday routine; of forced standardization in a capitalist era; of a heavy duty to wear a happy face mask outside of the house, like the artist Polly Nor’s characters would do.
Estelle RenaudPublished 5 years ago in BeatForever Young Rod Stewart
This British rock singer-songwriter with his unending energy and vitality continues to entertain his fans to this very day. Rod Stewart’s heritage is a mixture of English and Scottish ancestry. He counts himself among the best selling music artists of all time, and has sold more than 100 million records around the globe. In the UK alone he has had six consecutive number one albums, and has had four number one hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. He got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
Rasma RaistersPublished 5 years ago in Beat