Audacidy Podcast

Pop artists Jessica Melboy, Ariana Grande, and Taylor Swift discuss pop music history. They mention iconic songs by artists such as Sinead O'Connor, Coolio, Madonna, Eminem, Rihanna, Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, and The Weeknd. They describe characteristics of pop music, including being upbeat, focused on selling, and having verses and choruses with catchy hooks. They note that in the 90s, live bands were common, but in the 2000s, synthesized music became more prevalent. They sign off and say goodbye. Hey hey, it's Jessica Melboy, Ariana Grande, and don't forget me, Taylor Swift. So, what's on the agenda today, ladies? Well, today we'll be looking at some famous pop artists, such as ourselves, and be looking at some pop music history. So now, let's do a rundown of how pop music has changed from the years of the 1990s and the 2000s, and list iconic artists and their songs. First, Nothing Compares To You by Sinead O'Connor in 1990. Next, in 1995, Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio. In 2000s, we have Music by Madonna. In 2005, Hung Up by Madonna. In 2010, we have Love The Way You Lie by Eminem and Rihanna. In 2015, Uptown Funk by Mark Bronson and Bruno Mars. And in 2020, Blinding Lights by The Weeknd. Now, let's look at some characteristics of pop music. First of all, pop music is very upbeat. Pop music tends to orientate around the genre of music that sells most. Rarely instrumental tracks dominate in pop music, unless they originate from a film soundtrack, but this is not so common. Pop music has verses and choruses, the chorus serving as the portion of the track that is designed to stick in the ear through a simple repetition musically and lyrically. Many popular songs include hooks or riffs that are a short repetitive collection of notes. These repetitions are composed to draw you into the music and keep you listening. Now, let's look at some pop history! In the 90s, pop music usually had a live band playing in the background. However, through the 2000s, more synthesized music was developed and used more in pop songs. This synthesized music was commonly edited in. Okay, that's it for us today! Catch you later! Tay-tay! Thank you! Next! Peace out from Jeff Melboy!