Public Enemy and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony helped bring hip hop from its earlier days into its golden era, acting as voices for communities that mainstream America strove to forget or oppress. Their albums such as 3 Feet High and Rising gave them access to mainstream audiences. By pioneering this fusion of rap and rock music, they […]
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Jamaican reggae music has gained worldwide acclaim and many European bands have taken notice. Reggae-influenced punk rock acts such as Clash and Ruts have written songs inspired by it. Rastafari musical genre has an established tradition of social commentary in its lyrics. Furthermore, Rastafari often discuss spiritual issues related to cannabis (known as herb or
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Tori Amos is undisputedly the queen of heartbreak music. Her classic tune will have you weeping with its lyrics about broken hearts and hopelessness; guaranteed to leave you in tears. This song stands out as one of the most emotive offerings from a band whose sound was founded upon teenage desperation. Although its lyrics poke
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Heartbreak is an experience unique to each of us; no two stories about it are the same. From country dramas to psychedelic melodrama, there are songs galore that capture its relentless grip. Have you heard about 3D music? Now there is also 8D music! But don’t be misled by its clickbait; 8D is nothing more
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Rock music evolved throughout its formative years. Bands sought more complex themes; sometimes just wanting to be loud. Few bands bring as much riffage to a song as Aerosmith does with “Eternal Single,” their eternal single that features an assist from a talk box to power through it all. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin burst onto
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No matter if it was your initial shallow heartbreak or trying to reignite an old flame, these ’90s sad songs offered you solace. From haunting a cappellas to epic orchestral ballads – here are the best of them all. Culturally, 9/11 marked the initial bookend for this decade; Kris Klosterman believes the song that most
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Wild Cherry’s classic funk rock tune “Play That Funky Music” became a hallmark of disco as soon as its release in 1976, helping establish it as an important genre of musical expression. Giorgio Moroder was instrumental in shaping disco. Through his collaborations with Donna Summer and other artists, he helped make it an international phenomenon.
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In the 80s, one hit wonder artists quickly rose to prominence and then faded quickly after one massive success. Unfortunately, few could replicate it. Madonna and Michael Jackson established themselves as unique celebrities, shaping fashion while continually reinventing themselves to remain relevant in popular culture. Rock Rock music is a genre with broad appeal, featuring
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Alternative music encompasses many artists that fall outside the remit of Top 40 radio, but isn’t defined by one specific musical style; rather it requires an edge, an adventurous spirit and an individualistic sensibility to define this genre. The 1980s witnessed the development of numerous genres, ranging from post-punk pioneers such as New Order and
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After experiencing significant change during the 1970s, rhythm and blues underwent another revolution during the 1980s. Artists started exploring various genres to form unique r&b music groups. Modern contemporary r&b evolved, fusing elements of soul and funk with disco, pop, hip hop and electronic music. Hip hop quickly gained in popularity among younger audiences, compelling
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