As dance music increasingly falls under scrutiny for being too “gentrified or whitewashed”, it is crucial that we acknowledge its rich history of black artists. Drum ‘N’Bass saw unprecedented levels of success during the 2000s, with artists like Pendulum, Shy FX and Chase & Status all reaching iconic landmarks in their careers. Synthesizers and drum […]
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These iconic electronic songs will enthrall from start to finish. Use headphones for the best experience! Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso, along with OneRepublic singer Ryan Tedder from OneRepublic, joined forces on this uplifting festival hit which has become one of the most widely popular progressive dance songs ever produced. D.A.N.C.E. by Justice At that time,
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Rap music has given many people a voice and brought attention to issues like violence, poverty and drug use – though its critics do exist. Lyrically, rap depicts an alarming picture of urban life while encouraging violence and drug use – two harmful trends which may influence young children who see rappers as idols and
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Tammy Wynette left behind many classic country hits during her 55 years on earth and left an indelible mark on country music with her graceful manner and distinctive voice, leaving an everlasting mark upon country music culture. Unfortunately she passed away at only 55. Jane Dowden Grams was an iconic broadcaster from Nashville who helped
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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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If you watch either Netflix or TikTok regularly, chances are you have come across Wednesday (Jenna Ortega)’s (Jenna Ortega) stunning dance scene in The Addams Family series on both platforms – one which has gone viral, prompting users to recreate it themselves with an updated version of 2011 Lady Gaga song “Marry the Night”. This
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Are you tired of listening to Mariah Carey, Cliff Richard, and Elton John fill every shop tannoy, TV show, and pub jukebox around Christmas time? Check out some rock music christmas songs to reawaken the festive spirit in you. Ronnie James Dio led this heavy metal rendition of an all-time holiday classic and it is
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Attracting over seven billion views worldwide and other music videos surpassing that threshold has given dance a larger presence in society than ever. Artistry flourishes while diversity starts to emerge more readily. Nathan Dawe and Ella Henderson’s song ’21 Reasons’ features an iconic sample from Rune (now Kolsch)’s song Calabria which was an incredible dance
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R&B music is an essential genre for DJs to know. Originating in the 1940s and influencing popular music in many U.S. cities since, R&B features electric guitars, double basses, piano and drum sets in its soundscape. It has evolved to incorporate gospel and black church music, featuring smooth melismatic vocals as its trademark. 1. It’s
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Pop music has the ability to touch people deeply on a personal level. From breakup songs and love anthems to those which speak directly to universal emotions that we all can identify with, these songs reach people across generations. Music has long been used as a reflection of society, as well as an outlet to
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