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Album Lookback: Dirty Computer by Janelle Monaé
Janelle Monáe dwells in a distinctive stratum, an immediately distinguishable visage—magazine covers, Super Bowl adverts—sans hit singles or a classic album (yet). She shares this unique realm with artists like Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, esteemed performers who rekindle your parents' faith in modern music yet without omnipresence. Candidly, it's enticing.
By Brandon O'Sullivan3 years ago in Beat
What Happened to Selena Gomez & the Scene???
In case you forget, during the late 2000s and 2010s, singer Selena Gomez was in a band called Selena Gomez & the Scene. Selena Gomez & the Scene was a pop-rock band that released three albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011) all of which reached the top ten of the US Billboard 200 and were certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) until she went solo and became a Global pop icon. This is what happened to Selena Gomez & the Scene.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 years ago in Beat
These Women Are Changing K-Pop
The Fourth Generation of K-pop officially began in 2018. If unfamiliar, K-pop is loosely divided into generations which last technically a decade, but in practice more about every five years. All groups who debuted from sometime in early 2018 are considered Fourth Generation. Technically, the Fourth Generation should come to an end soon--but like I said--these categorizations are a bit nebulous and somewhat determined after the fact.
By Alisan Keesee3 years ago in Beat
How DJs Changed the World
The term "disc jockey" (DJ) refers to the radio announcer who played phonograph records (discs). On the other hand, some seasoned DJs could counter that using analog media like vinyl and cassettes is a must for a true DJ. Continue reading, I'll give a thorough description of the history of DJs from the beginning to the present in this story.
By Ahamed Thousif3 years ago in Beat
Songs About Hotels
Home is where the heart is, but a hotel is where the heart goes when it needs a break. Or needs to escape. Or to find refuge after a breakup. Or to hide away in loneliness. Or to have a fling. Or to cut loose and have some fun. Hotels are a metaphor for life.
By Marco den Ouden3 years ago in Beat
Before Beyonce's Renaissance took over the Billboard Dance Charts, Kelly Rowland made Dance Music leaving her music under the radar
Before Beyonce's Renaissance took over the US charts, Destiny's Child's member and Grammy Winner Kelly Rowland made dance songs like David Guetta's "Love Takes Over" and "Commander" made the European top charts but left the US charts under the radar. With Beyonce's Act I Renaissance made the top Billboard Dance charts and earned Grammy wins. This article's story breaks down how Kelly Rowland took over dance music before Beyonce.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 years ago in Beat
Songs About Murder
Ballads about murder pepper British and American history. Sadly, as the blog, Murder Ballad Monday (yes, there is a blog devoted to the subject) notes, many of them have a misogynistic streak – men killing women as often as not, just for the hell of it. The Everly Brothers' Down in the Willow Garden is a prime example.
By Marco den Ouden3 years ago in Beat
Songs About Decisive Moments
Life is filled with decisions. In fact, you might say our lives are defined by decisive moments. As the poet Robert Frost once put it, we come across two paths in the forest and have to choose one. Taking the one less chosen can make all the difference.
By Marco den Ouden3 years ago in Beat
Feline Like A Song
Introduction I was not sure that I had already done and looking through my stories I don't think I have. I didn't think there were that many songs that related to cats apart from those from Disney films and "Love Cats" by The Cure, but then I started to remember that there was quite a lot in my collection. The beat generation referred to the cool ones as cats so there may be a few where the feline referral is more than a little ambiguous.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Beat
