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Modern, popular, and iconic pop culture moments in music. From current events, to trending topics and more.

"The Backstreet Boys' Success and the Power of Their Loyal Fanbase.
I'm very suspiscious about that, as one of my favourite boy bands are alive for over 20 years and I decided to put all this feeling into words.
By Mopsy Meirelles4 years ago in Beat
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Introduction This is just a light-hearted playlist that I thought about doing by listening to the first "Help/Warchild" album, below is the introductory text from the website, it was the Blur contribution that stimulated this playlist.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Beat
Illmatic- The Beginning
By Brian Salkowski (Originally written in 1998) A look at the album, the era it emerged in and the style it cultivated. Illmatic is a visceral account of ghetto life (an environment defined by an intersection of illegal drugs, gangs and crime). Indeed, Illmatic has been championed as a realist text: a harrowing account of the projects in the aftermath of a drug epidemic: in the late 80s, crack cocaine infiltrated black working-class communities to an unprecedented degree. Legislation was needed for this terribly. In 1986 Joe Biden, yes our current president, lobbied hard with other Democrats and surprisingly bipartisan support for what turned out to be the 1994 crime bill. The bill clearly states that African Americans are more likely to use and distribute crack cocaine. With slip shot data and a society in fear they came to the conclusion that the punishment for possession or use will go up tenfold based on the race of the offender. There was a piece of fine print that wasn't perceived to be so fine. The punishment automatically went up for blacks. If a white individual got caught with the same amount, the punishment stayed the same to what was on the law books at the time.
By Brian 4 years ago in Beat
How The Beatles Changed the Music industry.
The Beatles are a huge part of the music industry in more ways than just one. Every Beatles fan can list so many different reasons. Here's a list of 10 of those reasons.
By Paige Krause4 years ago in Beat
Miu Haiti Unleashes "Is This Love"
As winter comes to a close, the new beginnings of spring are upon us; thus, making it the perfect time for Miu Haiti to make her 2023 debut with "Is This Love." Miu Haiti kicks off the month of March with a new single, "Is This Love," accompanied by a music video. "Is This Love" is a change of pace from her previous hard-hitting records, "Real Ones" and "In 'Em Face," which collectively amassed about 200,000 streams and views. "Is This Love" demonstrates her versatility and puts her vocal range to the forefront.
By Meikhel Philogene4 years ago in Beat
WHO IS BTS
BTS or Bangtan boys is a K-pop record setter with a reputation for firsts. all of their full albums have set records or ranked well, and they're set to release a new one. but what's the secret to that popularity? is it all in their music or something else? they're famous for their music. but that's not their only skill set. can you guess which one played handball before joining the band?
By Fazmina zarook4 years ago in Beat
Percussion Instruments
Percussion instruments are a family of musical instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped. They are one of the oldest and most universal forms of musical expression, used in a wide variety of musical styles from classical and jazz to rock and pop. In this article, we will discuss the different types of percussion instruments and their characteristics.
By Gokila4 years ago in Beat
Conscious vs Commercial Rap
By Brian Salkowski "Rap is the rock 'n' roll of the day. Rock 'n' roll was about attitude, rebellion, a big beat, sex and, sometimes, social comment. If that's what you're looking for now, you're going to find it here."
By Brian 4 years ago in Beat
Social Media Isn't That Social
By Brian Salkowski The role of a early aged millennial was quite simple looking back at it now. The social norms of today would blush in guilt at the social norms of yesterday. It was roller skating and malls. Corners and stoops. Movie theaters and a time to meet a friend or date. Then suddenly things began to get technical for lack of a better word. While the president of the United States was having his own meetings in his oval office with a young intern, the internet was born. After all, if it wasn't for the internet, The Drudge report would not have materialized and Bill Clinton wouldn't of been the target of Ken Star. In 2001, just as a young Mark Zuckerberg was probably entering college, America paused. On September 11, 2001 terrorists hijacked planes and flew them into the twin towers & the Pentagon. Over 3,000 people were killed. Everything was about unity then. America banded together under the leadership of an incoming Republican president. It was the millennials Pearl Harbor moment. Everyone knew where they were and what they were doing when those horrific events took place. There was even, for a week or two, no MTV no VH1 it was wall to wall coverage of the attack on our homeland. Aside from a few college sociology professors, no one would notice a looming shift in the culture. A shift that seemed to be so fitting for the everyday millennial.
By Brian 4 years ago in Beat
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 Dwyer4 years 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 Magazine4 years ago in Beat
How to Switch Amazon Music Playlists to Spotify
Article Source: bit.ly/3IYStOJ Directory Part 1: Changes in the Updated Amazon Music Prime Part 2: Comparison of Amazon Music and Spotify
By Alexis Kayeo4 years ago in Beat