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Pop
Pop is popular and contemporary music that's different, and changes for each place and time. -
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Jazz, Blues, and R&B
In the US, these were the first genres to be considered a form of pop. These often used brass instruments, has danceable rhythms, and has dissonant harmonies. -
Early Rock n Roll
As veterans were settling in from WWII, they wanted to have kids born in to an environment of domesticity, suburbia, housewives, corporate husbands, and fitting in. The youth didn't like this domesticity, so they developed the counter culture of Rock n Roll. Vinyl also gave them a way to listen to music where ever the went. Sister Rosetta Tharpe was pioneering music technology at this time. -
Rock n Roll
Rock n Roll is a genre of music known for it's heavy beat and simple melodies. It's a counter culture, and rooted in Blues. Guitar, bass, and drums are used, being electronically amplified. -
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Rock 'n Roll
Rock n Roll is a genre of music known for it's heavy beat and simple melodies. It's a counter culture, and rooted in Blues. Guitar, bass, and drums are used, being electronically amplified. -
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Elvis Presley - popular era
Born January 8th, 1935, Elvis Presley was one of the most influential Rock n Roll artists of all time. He was known to modernize his genre, and lead people to a new era. He's been inducted into many hall of fames. -
Rock n Roll 1960s
This era was defined by Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, and the Beatles. The Beatles also used more mics on stage. Psychedelic rock also emerged to be a new genre from the rise of LSD and hippie influence. It's known for its reverb phasing, distortion, abstract lyrics, dreams, visions, calm living, guitar solos, reversed sound, and feeling floaty. Overdosing and the ban of hallucinogenics eventually led to the downfall of this genre. -
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The Beatles - popular era
The Beatles were formed in Liverpool, England, originally as a rock band. They went on to release many albums. They also pioneered in using new technologies. They're inducted in to the Music Hall of Fame, too. -
Beatles - Revolver
This album is considered by many people to be the greatest of all time. This led it to win a Grammy award in 1966, for the best album package, and another Grammy for best album cover art. -
From Elvis In Memphis
This album helped Elvis get into the spotlight, and even won his a Grammy. -
Old School Rap
It all started in Bronx, New York. People participating in this genre were African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Latino. The lyrics were about poverty, drugs, and gang violence. They used synthesizers, 808 drum machines, computers, and recording machines to redefine American Culture. -
Rock n Roll 1970s
This era was split into two main genres, soft and hard rock. Hard rock is known for heavy distortion, loud volume, and power chords. Hard rock bands include Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath, and Aerosmith. Soft rock is depicted through clean audio, simple melodies, and softer beats. Soft rock bands include Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, and Hall and Oates. -
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Funk and Disco
This genre originated from jazz. It's known to be a way of expressing self in the Black community. Disco is related to funk, but has a focus on catchy beats. Both feature multiple simultaneous rhythms, synthesizer and electronic music, and steady grooves. -
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Old School Rap
Rap originated from Bronx, New York. Most beginning listeners and artists where African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Latino. This rap refers to poverty, drugs, and gang violence. Incorporating new music technologies such as synthesizers, 808 drum machines, computer, and recording machines, driving music into a new era, and redefining American culture. -
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Aerosmith - popular era
Founded in 1970, this band incorporated music from many different genres. They debuted with their self-titled album, and become instant hits. After making many more albums, they continued into the 80s era and still dominated. -
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Michael Jackson - popular era
Michael Jackson is known as the King of Pop. He's won 13 grammy awards, and 8 for his album Thriller. He's been nominated in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. -
The Golden Era
This time is known for the east coast vs. the west coast. Many hip-hop styles existed together, including Black women's POV, as well as Hardocore, G-funk, and Conscious. This era produced some of the greatest albums of all time, and created the many great artists. -
Thriller - Michael Jackson
This was the greatest album made by Michael Jackson. It won him 8 grammys, and made him very popular. -
A transformative time for hip hop
This time makes hip-hop become mainstream, covering topics like poverty, racism, drugs, criminal activity, and women empowerment. Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, and Miami become popular in the world of rap. Conscious rap emerges in the 2010s. -
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Tupac Shakur - popular era
Tupac Shakur aka 2pac, or Makaveli. Born June 16, 1971, he was none to be one of the greatest artists of all time, according to the Rolling Stone. He rose to the Hip-hop hall of fame in 2002. He was known to be an artist in the Golden era of rap. He died September 13, 1996. -
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Notorious B. I. G. - popular era.
Born Christopher George Lator Wallace, on May 21, 1972, Biggie Smalls was known for his success. He won overnight worldwide success with his debut album "Ready to Die". He died by a drive-by shooting on March 9th, 1997, at the height of his carrier. -
Ready to Die - Notorious B. I. G.
This album gave Top Rapper of the Year award form Billboard Music Awards to Biggie Smalls. This album was basically an overnight world success, serving has his debut album. -
California Love - 2pac
This song was No. 1 no the Billboard Hot 100 for weeks, while topping may other categories, too. It also got nominated for two Grammy Awards. This song became a cultural phenomenon. -
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Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce was born September 14th of 1981. After being part of a music group called "Destiny's Child", she left in 2006 to become known for her solo carrier. She was most popular in the 2000s and 2010s. She's won 32 Grammys (most received by a female artist). She also has 36 BET awards. -
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Bruno Mars - popular era
Bruno Mars is a pop singer born Peter Gene Hernandez on the 8th of October in 1985. He's currently part of a group called Silk Sonic with Anderson.Paak. He's sold 130 million copies worldwide, won 15 Grammys, and has 8 songs on Billboard Hot 100. -
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Kendrick Lamar - popular era
Born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, on June 17th, 1987, he's known to be a conscious rap artist. He's won 29 BET awards, as well as 17 Grammy Awards. He helps out his hometown of Compton, CA, donating and volunteering. -
24k Magic - Bruno Mars
Under the label of Atlantic Records, Bruno Mars released this album in 2016. This was his third album. It was composed by Philip Lawrence, and Christopher Brody Brown. This album won Bruno Mars many Grammys, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award. -
HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar
This song won Kendrick Lamar three Grammys, a nomination for another grammy, and five MTV music awards. -
Renaissance - Beyonce Knowles
One of her bestselling albums which broke many records -
Modern Pop
Modern Pop consists of all the genres mentioned on the timeline. Rap is one of the most popular form of pop music. It has strong beats, rhythm based lyrics, and danceable tempos. It's also greatly influenced by social media, which creates new trends each day.