A form of musical expression which orginated in New York, USA, specifically the Bronx, the northern region of Manhattan. Typically performed by black artists, its birth came around the same time as Hip Hop Dance. The vocal style developed into rap, a form of rhythmic chanting, which took elements of the percussive side of music. It is often aggressive and angry and sometimes has political motivations within the lyrics.
Sucessful Hip Hop/Rap artists include: Eminem, Jay-Z and Tinie Tempah
R&B
This is a genre made popular by African American artists in the 1940s. R&B stands for Rhythm and Blues. The music follows a four beat measure and often has a backbeat. The 'Blues' part of the name derives from the lyrics and the melody of the music which is often sorrowful and sad.
The genre still lives on, well into the 21st century, and is often used to describe music created by black people with an urban style.
Examples of R&B artists include: Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Beyonce.
This is a genre made popular by African American artists in the 1940s. R&B stands for Rhythm and Blues. The music follows a four beat measure and often has a backbeat. The 'Blues' part of the name derives from the lyrics and the melody of the music which is often sorrowful and sad.
The genre still lives on, well into the 21st century, and is often used to describe music created by black people with an urban style.
Examples of R&B artists include: Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Beyonce.
Indie Rock
'Indie' comes from independant, and it describes the choice an Indie band makes to not be signed to a major record label who might influence or change their sound. They are often not as sucessful in the charts, but bands like Foals, Bombay Bicycle Club and Arctic Monkeys have shown that Indie Rock bands can become mainstream.
'Indie' comes from independant, and it describes the choice an Indie band makes to not be signed to a major record label who might influence or change their sound. They are often not as sucessful in the charts, but bands like Foals, Bombay Bicycle Club and Arctic Monkeys have shown that Indie Rock bands can become mainstream.
Pop
Short for "popular music", the genre is music that is listened to by the masses. The melodies are simple, catchy and the lyrics are not very challenging, and contain universal themes of love, money, partying and friends. It is rare for a Pop star to play an instrument, they are mainly recording artists. They sell out the biggest venues and get the most airplay on the radio.
Short for "popular music", the genre is music that is listened to by the masses. The melodies are simple, catchy and the lyrics are not very challenging, and contain universal themes of love, money, partying and friends. It is rare for a Pop star to play an instrument, they are mainly recording artists. They sell out the biggest venues and get the most airplay on the radio.
Examples of Pop artists include: Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber.
Rock
Rock music emerged in the 1940s with early rock'n'roll, and has its roots in the Blues. A typical rock group is a four-piece, a Bass guitar and drums usually centering around two electric guitars. Rock is split among many genres now, such as Indie rock, Blues-rock, Psychedelic-rock, Pop-rock and Country-rock.
Examples of rock bands include: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Doors.
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