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Taylor Swift's New Selling Strategy
Taylor Swift's second surprise album of 2020, December's evermore, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Its lead single, "Willow" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, making Swift the only artist in history to attain a number one album and song debut at the same time twice. (The first time was for "Cardigan" and folklore in July 2020.) However, as far as album sales, it doesn't take much to dominate the charts in the streaming era. Swift has been a selling giant for her entire career. But does evermore point to the end of her reign, and the final acquiescence of the economic power of the album to streaming?
By Matt Dwyerabout a year ago in Beat
Multi-Hyphenate Actor, Recording Artist, and Filmmaker Amir Royale Drops Seductive Single “Pruane” (feat. Lulu Kirtchuk and Devereaux)
From Amir Royale I’ve tasted toxicity. I’ve lusted after romance in a way that may have been unhealthy for a couple of years. I’ve misunderstood cues during intimacy before but have also had partners not reciprocate my passion or attention to detail. “Pruane” is about being in that center space between ‘DTF buddies’ and ‘soulmates.’ That unspoken sense of attachment intertwined with the minutiae of apathy. Somewhere smack in the middle of possessive and protective, sexual and sensual, in-love and out of it. We search for the love we think we deserve – and the people that are right for us; we often overlook or undervalue them. Maybe one day I’ll finally start getting all this stuff right. ‘Til then, I’m content sitting still. Walk good, take care. 🌺❤️🩹🌺
By StageScene Magazineabout a year ago in Beat
Five Reverb Recommendations For You
For the last couple of years, there’s been a new experience to music by getting the chance to listen to your favorite song for the first time with a different edit. If you were to go on the internet and type in a favorite song of yours, there is no doubt you'll find that song has been re-edited to be reverbed with a slowed audio.
By Samantha Parrishabout a year ago in Beat
Grammy Awards
Music lovers worldwide know the Grammy Awards as the most prestigious music awards ceremony, honouring the best artists, albums, and songs in the music industry. Since its inception in 1959, the Grammy Awards have been the benchmark of excellence for musicians, producers, and recording engineers. Winning a Grammy is a career-defining moment for artists and a testament to their musical excellence.
By Harshit Vermaabout a year ago in Beat
The portrayal of love in modern pop music
Pop music is an important part of modern culture and has a long history of expressing love. From ballads to upbeat love songs, artists have long used music to convey their feelings of love and romance. Modern pop music has a wide variety of genres and styles, and this variety has created a rich landscape of love songs. This article will explore the various ways that modern pop music portrays love, from romantic ballads to hip-hop love songs.
By Shubhangi Guptaabout a year ago in Beat
My Dad Wrote a Porno
The award-winning podcast has provided me with so many laughs. From walking along the street with the dulcet tones of the presenters in my ears, laughing manically to myself to being lost in thought and wonder. It’s been an epic journey and one that I will miss.
By Ben Shelleyabout a year ago in Beat
Micheal Jackson
Michael Jackson was a pop music icon, widely considered to be one of the greatest performers of all time. Born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson began his music career at a young age as a member of the Jackson 5, a group made up of himself and his four older brothers. The group quickly became a sensation in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with a string of hit singles including "ABC," "I Want You Back," and "Never Can Say Goodbye." As a solo artist, Michael Jackson achieved even greater success. He released his debut album, "Off the Wall," in 1979, which featured hit songs like "Rock With You" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." The album was a commercial and critical success, and helped establish Jackson as a major force in pop music. However, it was his 1982 album "Thriller" that truly made Michael Jackson a global superstar. The album remains the best-selling album of all time, with over 66 million copies sold worldwide. The album spawned a number of hit singles, including "Billie Jean," "Beat It," and the title track "Thriller," which was accompanied by a now-iconic music video. The music video, which featured Jackson as a zombie and included intricate choreography and special effects, revolutionized the music video genre and is still widely regarded as one of the greatest music videos ever made.
By M.Ali Shahabout a year ago in Beat