by Roscoe Dash Ready Set Go is a Cd that a lot of people outside of high school didn’t hear much about. It was a Cd produced by a young guy that I instantly loved because of his hype. His songs were instant party songs that were tuned to get everyone hype. Everyone loved “Ready Set Go”, “All The Way Turnt Up”, and “Sexy Girl Anthem”. Those three songs were probably the most played songs during my whole high school career.
Elvis Aaron Presleya (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 13. He began his career there in 1954, working with Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience.
Daddy-O and Because They're Young brought his original music to the big theatres, but he was soon typecast doing comedies. His efforts in the genre helped guarantee his work on William Wyler's How to Steal a Million, however, a major picture that immediately led to larger projects. Of course, his arrangements continued to get him a lot of attention and he won his first Oscar for adapting Fiddler on the Roof. During the 1970s, John Williams was King of Disaster Scores with The Poseidon Adventure, Earthquake and The Towering Inferno. His psychological score for Images remains one of the most innovative works in soundtrack history.
Motown Music Research Paper The story of Motown takes you on a musical journey from Motown’s humble beginnings in downtown Detroit, USA to the magical heights of its global success. The story of Motown features so many classical hits and artist that all reflect upon this much loved period of music history. Motown Records has been, admittedly, one of the largest and most successful independent record labels in the history of music. Founded by Berry Gordy Jr., an inspirational and insightful leader, who assembled a diligent group of musicians, producers, songwriters, and artists, Motown has changed the sound of music in the 1960s, not only in the United States, but also around the globe, carrying the distinguished title as: The First American music label owned by an African-American. (Fontenot, Web Article) In this paper, I will discuss the origins and brief history of Motown music and how it got to be one of history’s most primitive music styles.
Josh Fowler Perry Per5 Elvis was a musical sensation of his era. Everyone knew who he was and till this day many people remember him as being the King of Rock and Roll. He paved the way for many future stars of rock and roll. Elvis change the music as we know it. But what made Elvis so popular?
Of all the performers of the 60's, Hendrix was the most influential in the world of music. His technically superior ability as a guitarist far exceeded the extravagant showmanship for which he was mostly known. Hendrix influence still remains today in the playing of every guitarist. He was also a largely pivotal figure in the continuance of American black music. He intently reformed the music of his forefathers and elders of Rob Johnson, Muddy Waters, Charlie Christian, and Chuck Berry, into electrifying future soul and balladry.
Boyz II Men has made their mark on music’s history. They started out as just a few kids with great talents. They got together and used took advantage of those talents to get them to a place that they never thought they would be. They were the most successful group of the 1990’s. They achieved great things as an R&B musical group and they are still successful today.
The Voice of a Generation Trey Songz is a major label recording artist, producer, and actor who is very successful and influential to society. There are entertainers who sing for their people and then there are singers who speak for their generation (“Trey Songz”). Trey started off as a normal kid, just like anyone else, but he had a talent that he grasped and used to gain fame and success. The music and artistry of R&B artist Trey Songz has influenced several musicians and his impressive record sales and global popularity demonstrate his success. Tremaine Aldon Neverson, better known as Trey Songz, began his career at an early age and had many influences that helped make him the artist he is today.
In 2007 Time Magazine called Rick Rubin one of the 100 most influential people in the world. This legendary record producer has shaped the sound of countless hit artists. Just to name a few: Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys, Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine, Metallica, and Slayer. As one can tell, part of what makes Rubin great is his ability to work whichever genre he chooses. Rubin was born and raised on Long Island, NY.
Once Russell heard the song “I Need a Beat” he loved it. I mean he really loved. He loved so much that he not only signed LL to Def Jam but also released his debut album, "Radio," the year after. It was also after securing a distribution deal for Def Jam with Columbia/CBS Records. The record sold over 100,000 copies, establishing both the label and the rapper.