Heavy metal music had its start long before 1968; Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin pioneered its style through introduction of heavier distortion-laden guitar riffs into rock music at that point. Later, this genre earned itself a bad rep for homophobia and sexism due to its predominantly male fan base and stereotypical portrayals of its bands […]
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Isaiah Tavares’ ability to combine reggae with various genres results in captivating music that touches listeners on an intimate level – songs such as “Last Love” showcase his distinctive musical style. Beginning in the 1950s, many Jamaicans immigrating to Britain chose Reggae as their form of musical expression; its immense popularity there led to numerous
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Country music singers have long captured real-life sentiments through their songs, from party anthems and love songs to inspirational sayings and everything in between. There’s a song lyric for every occasion! No matter where your heart may be at right now, these country Instagram captions will warm it. Simply pick your favorite lyric from Lee
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Assumptions about people having near death experiences include: anguished family members, reflection on life experiences, feelings of peace and awe, encountering God or Jesus and reluctant return to earthly existence. But what exactly does it sound like? Melbourne artist Saskia Moore conducted extensive research into near death experiences and discovered that sounds and music often
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Drums are an integral component of electronic music tracks. Their rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment can transform an otherwise uninteresting tune into one that makes you want to move. Drums often accompany bass lines and chords in these sequences and can make all the difference between a dull song and something you want to dance along
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R&B artists of the 1950s and 1960s began adopting techniques from gospel music such as melisma, call-and-response vocals between lead singer and chorus members, melisma and bent notes into their repertoire; Gospel harmonies can even be found within soul music. Berry Gordy’s Motown Records empire produced Detroit soul, an influential rhythmic style heavily influenced by
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No matter your musical taste or background, testing your knowledge of hip hop music can always be fun and entertaining. Who are some of the rappers that have co-starred with Jonah Hill in movies, or can you name the Notorious B.I.G’s posthumous album release name? What are some of the key aspects of hip hop
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In the 1980s, dance music took an exciting new turn: upbeat tunes of previous decades gave way to synthesized tracks perfect for dance floors. At this point, several artists such as Madonna and Michael Jackson gained mainstream success, their music videos becoming cinematic and entertaining, inspiring modern dance styles like moonwalking. Irene Cara – “Fame”
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Who Got Dem 9s is Three Six Mafia’s signature arena-ready anthem from their early, crunk era sound. Set to a slow down flip of Barry White, this track perfectly showcases their signature blend of provocative lyrics and playful sexuality. Pimp C delivers his iconic guest verse on this classic Memphis rap weed anthem. This song
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Rock music or rock and roll emerged during the 1950s from rhythm and blues popularized by artists like Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, boasting its signature backbeat and guitar riffs to distinguish itself from other musical genres. Lyrically, modern rock can range from romantic love songs to political or social commentary. Additionally, this genre has
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