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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 Justice
The traditional depiction of justice is a blindfolded woman holding scales in her right hand, a sword in the left. The blindfold represents impartiality.
By Marco den Ouden3 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
Hip-Hop Night's©️
Episode 3- “Shootouts” [This the first episode with a “Cold Open”]: The episode picks up where we left off at the dive bar. Faith is still lying on the floor, dodging bullets, and debris. She looks up to the faces behind the semi-automatic guns and all she can see is black face masks and all black suits. The assault continues for at least another 5 minutes before faith thinks it is safe to get up from her hiding spot, but it was too late. A no name waiter started to run for her as a man, or thug in black behind him, began shooting and riddled his body with bullets so bad that his hand severed, falling to the floor. The hand fell into a pool of blood, splashing some onto Faith’s top. She was trembling. Now faith was face to face with one of the thugs. She was terrified so much that she lost her urine. “Will I suffer the same fate that my late husband did?” she thought to herself. As soon as she could continue her mental assessment of the situation, the thugs exited. The only sound you could hear were sobbing and screams of pain from the injured. Earl was all she could think of. As she finally got up from the floor, she rushed over to the table where her and DMX were about to have their meal. A NYCPD officer was entering the bar with swat included. Before she could advance further to the table, one of the officers stopped her. “There is nothing you want to see Miss” the young officer said with a dose of compassion. As soon as Faith noticed that compassion, she caught a glimpse of Earl saturated with blood. His eyes looked like doll eyes, fixed on the ceiling. He looked dead. Faith then let out a scream with the highest decibel it could shatter whatever glass left intact.
By Brian 3 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
My predictions for Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (pre-show).
Another year, another Eurovision! We finally have all the 37 entries from each participating country, so it's obviously time for opinions no one asked for.
By Simona Rosso3 years ago in Beat
History of Hip-Hop Music
Hip hop is a cultural movement that began in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York City. It is comprised of four elements: rapping, DJing, graffiti art, and breakdancing. While all four elements are important to hip hop culture, it is the music that has become the most recognizable aspect of the movement. Hip hop music has evolved over the past four decades and has had a significant impact on popular culture. This essay will provide a detailed explanation of the history of hip hop music.
By Sujan Paudel3 years ago in Beat
Digital Disruption
The music industry has undergone a significant transformation in the last few decades, thanks to the impact of technology. With the advent of digital technology, music distribution, production, and consumption have all been revolutionized. In this article, we will explore the impact of technology on the music industry.
By On stop Tech-News3 years ago in Beat
John and Nora
I am sitting here on a lonely Friday writing about the passing of Nora Forster, the wife of John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten). She succumbed to Alzheimer's at the age of eighty after at least five years of suffering with the disease while her husband took care of her.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Beat