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Social Media for Musicians
Social Media for Artists Today I want to talk about the benefits of using social media platforms to your advantage. Most social media users have no idea of the real power of the medium. For the Music Artist, Social Media is one near perfect way of gaining fans and new listeners. With a few smart moves and much consistency, you can grow an audience quickly.
By Tim Ellerbe II8 years ago in Beat
Cardi B: The Next Princess of Rap
Since the release of her highly successful single "Bodak Yellow" in 2017, which topped the Billboard Hot 100, Cardi B has been on the radars of not only hip hop/rap audiences, but mainstream pop as well. She was known primarily for starring in the VH1 series Love & Hip Hop: New York. However, her personality and witty sense of humor made her stick out from the rest of her cast, making her thus far the most notable cast member to have come out of the music driven reality show. When many heard her first single, it was the first time since Nicki Minaj that we have seen a female rapper with such charisma and edge to backup the gritty production behind hard-hitting lyrics. Unlike Iggy Azalea, who came after Minaj in the hip hop game, Cardi B brings authenticity and originality that is completely different than Azalea. For the most part, Azalea appealed to a primarily white and pop audience, while Cardi B connects to a more broader crowd that consist of Blacks and Latinos, who are urban consumers of music. Although Cardi B receives praise from minority listeners, she also gets recognition from mainstream media. Being raised in the Bronx, she comes across as relatable and humbled when talking about her past as a stripper and how she had to struggle to get to where she is now, which is a major force in the music industry.
By Andrew Hylton8 years ago in Beat
The Four Seasons
During the 1960s, The Four Seasons was one of the most successful white vocal groups. They had a series of great hit singles between 1962 and 1967. Fans just loved Frankie Valli’s piercing falsetto (three octaves) voice. The group’s career spanned almost 40 years and during that time Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons sold more than 100 million records.
By Rasma Raisters8 years ago in Beat
Why Hayley Kiyoko Is the Queer Icon We Deserve
Even if you live under a rock, if you're queer I can guarantee you've heard the name Hayley Kiyoko. Far from her days as a Disney Channel star, Kiyoko has taken the LGBTQ community by storm. And as a pansexual woman in a queer relationship... I am f*&%#%@ here for it.
By Alyssa Garcia8 years ago in Beat
American Hardcore: A Chaotic History
Let's face it. It is almost impossible for any music fan to bypass punk rock. From The Sex Pistols, Velvet Underground to Richard Hell. It's a genre that has not only inspired and shaped generations, but has permanently reinvented music and cultural history.
By Ida kubisz8 years ago in Beat
The Best 7 Concerts I've Ever Attended
This article is in response to a friend's Facebook Post, which asked anyone to comment with a list of their five favorite concerts (I listed seven because I couldn't help myself). While forming my response, an avalanche of memories came over me, each show being so tightly connected to a certain "era" of my life.
By Lee Anderson8 years ago in Beat
Best New Jack Swing Artists of All Time
New jack swing is a type of music that was most popular during the early 1990s. A hybrid style that combines the rhythms of hip-hop and dance with the sounds of R&B, new jack swing combines both older and new trends in one, making a soulful, urban, swing music, a huge hit for the time. And still today, this style is proudly played through speakers, an ageless genre.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Beat
Why Country Music Evolving Is a Good Thing. Top Story - April 2018.
I was raised on country music. As my taste and openness to other genres has blossomed in the advent of my adult life, the genre has remained a favorite of mine. I like the story-telling, the emotional through-line, the authenticity.
By Shamus Gerrity8 years ago in Beat
Rock Sounds of the 70s
The 1970s was a decade of musical exploration and discovery, many of the most influential bands and artists ever, made their name during this time. Bands such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple had just exploded onto the scene to play the soundtrack that would accompany the many outrageous and bold events of this decade.
By Melissa Crolla8 years ago in Beat
