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Iconic moments in music history.
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Joey Bada$$: The Conscious Rapper from Brooklyn Joey Bada$$ is a rapper, songwriter, and actor from Brooklyn, New York. He's been making music since his teenage years, and has gained a reputation as a socially conscious artist with a deep love for hip-hop's golden age. Here's what you need to know about this rising star.
Openee ArticlePublished about a year ago in BeatShape of You
Ed Sheeran is one of the most popular singer-songwriters of our time, known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, Ed Sheeran grew up in a family that loved music. His parents, John and Imogen Sheeran, were both art lovers and his father was a curator at an art gallery. Ed was exposed to a variety of musical genres from an early age, including folk, country, and rock. He started playing the guitar at a young age and quickly developed a passion for music.
Openee ArticlePublished about a year ago in Beat- Top Story - February 2023
Bold Beautiful Black Voices
Black women consistently make their mark on the music industry throughout the centuries. The Black female musicians highlighted here represent a sense of the past, present and future. These three iconic Black female singers leave me in awe of the barriers they breached; standards they set; and progress they made, much during very difficult political and historic times. I present these bold, beautiful black voices in order of when they arrived on the scene—their birthday, that is.
Stephanie J. BradberryPublished about a year ago in Beat From POPLYFE to Grammy Nominated Artist: The Story of Kehlani
Before they were nominated for a Grammy-nominated artist, they were a member of POPLYFE, a teen pop band from Oakland that auditioned and performed on America's Got Talent until the band made it in fourth place and was kicked out of the band leaving them broke and homeless until they made a breakthrough releasing a mixtape that earned her a Grammy nomination.
Gladys W. MuturiPublished about a year ago in BeatEight Miles High: The story of the Byrd's psychedelic masterpiece
The Byrds are one of the most popular and enduring bands in rock and roll history. Although their time in the spotlight lasted for a short period in the mid-1960s, the Byrds are considered by critics as one of the most influential rock acts of their time.
Hamilton NeillPublished about a year ago in BeatThe Weekend - Inspiring People
The Weekend, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, was born on February 16, 1990, in Toronto, Canada. Abel was raised by his grandmother in the Scarborough neighborhood of Toronto, as his parents were immigrants from Ethiopia who had left him with her while they worked to establish themselves in Canada. Growing up, Abel struggled with poverty and alienation, and he often felt like an outsider.
Rohith PaileyPublished about a year ago in BeatTelstar - The Mad Genius Of Joe Meek
Joe Meek Introduction Apparently, the first song that I ever liked according to my uncle Trevor was "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley, I was three at the time and a picture was taken of me with curly blonde hair but I have not been able to track it down, though my sister Yvonne has all our old photographs which I have scanned, but that one is sadly missing.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished about a year ago in BeatBurt Bacharach: A Story of Music, Heartbreak, and Triumph
Bacharach: A Story of Music, Heartbreak, and Triumph Burt Bacharach was a legendary songwriter and composer who was responsible for some of the most memorable and timeless hits of the 20th century. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1928 and grew up surrounded by music. His parents were both musicians and he was exposed to a variety of styles and genres from a young age.
Darren Hayes : Do You Remember Tour (Review)
Last night I got to live the dream! I waited a long time to attend this concert and as I headed into the Brisbane Entertainment Centre to find my seat, I could hardly believe the night had arrived.
Colleen MillsteedPublished about a year ago in BeatThe Groovy Guide to the Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Spectacles!
The Super Bowl halftime show is the most-watched musical event of the year, attracting millions of viewers from all around the world. It's a chance for the biggest stars in music and entertainment to take the stage and showcase their talents, and for fans to let loose and enjoy a much-needed break from the intensity of the football game. So, without further ado, let's take a groovy trip through the top 5 Super Bowl halftime shows of all time.
James MorrisPublished about a year ago in BeatUkrainian Mustache Funk: A Unique Fusion of Music and Fashion
In the Soviet Union, the 1970s were a moment for artistic innovation, and the Ukrainian SSR was no exception. This decade saw the emergence of the Ukrainian Mustache Funk scene, a distinctive blend of music, dress, and politics. Large, distinctive mustaches and the incorporation of funk, rock, and Ukrainian folk music into music and fashion were characteristics of the movement.
InspireNationPublished about a year ago in BeatThe Great Rock N' Roll Swindle
"You ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" John Lydon (1978) The Great Rock N' Roll Swindle is a rather poor product put together by Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren to cash in on the waning success of his musical enterprise, the rather nauseating and overrated band The Sex Pistols, who left a grim, ugly legacy behind them in the form of musical dissolution, disaster, and even murder. Nothing is inspiring or even funny about the Pistols or their legacy, so it is curious that this movie is a kind of obnoxious, dribbling-in-your-ear uncle telling the same grotesque, dirty joke over and over again at a party. Perhaps drunk with a lampshade or a pair of bondage knickers on his head. Grotesque it is.