Discovering music - know about the main types of popular music

The definition of popular music is a type of music that is viewed, purchased, shared listened to and or enjoyed by large amount of people.

pop music is short for popular music which coveres many genres and artists. genres under the category can be hip-hop, rock, EDM (electronic dance music) and indie.

• hip-hop: Hip-hop started in the 1970's and gradually became culturally popular by the 90's
• Edm : edm as a genre started in the 90's but became popular in the 2000's 
• rock : rock started in the 1950's and was known as rock and roll, but as it became more and more popular and was shortened to just rock.
• indie : this genre started in the uk and in the 1980's and became mainstream in the 1990's

one example of a hip-hop producer is xxyyxx, he produces relaxed hip-hop one example of his tracks is 'breeze' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNTG6zqwfI. - Breeze

this track starts off as a slow beat with a vocal sample that has been pitch shifted. As the track progresses the vocals are chopped, the beat becomes more of a hip-hop beat and a some synth chords are in the background towards the end.

Another example of a hip-hop artist is Biggie Smalls, he raps over hip-hop. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JZom_gVfuw biggie smalls ''juicy'' - the track starts off as a simple hip-hop beat, which then is complimented by a rap segment. As the track progresses the beat becomes more complex and other instruments are brought in, such as a subtle bass. The main characteristic is His rap vocals.

Types of EDM producers are Skrillex, Deadmau5 and Example. they produce house, dubstep and pop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJVmu6yttiw Bangerang - This track starts off with a guitar sample which is then complimented with vocals. As the intro progresses a heavy dubstep beat is introduced along with some heavy synth bass growls. The main characteristic, was the drums and the heavy bass wobbles, blips and growls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGi4hNgyhik We'll be coming back for you - The main characteristic is the vocals and the dance beat as it goes on for the majority of the track. Also in the background there's instruments like a range of synths with some guitars. 

The main similarities between the 4 of the tracks i've chosen are that they rely on some form on controversy to catch the listeners attention in from of explicit vocals, videos and names. Also they use a lot of vocal work, whether it be in the form of chopped samples, acapellas or raps.
The main differences are the way in which the vocals are introduced. For instance in hip-hop there is a lot of rapping which is a form of speaking, usually about the rappers life and things that are special to him or her. In rock the vocals are usually about anarchy and rebellion.




Xxyyxx Breeze.
The reason why i have chosen this track out of his wide selection is because of one very important reason. Listening to it gives me a sense of euphoria and happiness. This track gives this effect on me because it's everything i like musically in one track: hip-hop, synth and chill. It's perfect for me.

Biggie smalls, ''juicy''
I chose this track as it's a great example of hip-hop, from his meaningful rapping to the percussion. The entire track has a good vibe and i enjoy it. 

Skrillex, Bangerang.
I don't like this track very much as it's repetitive. I chose it though as it's a very popular track and fits with the purpose of the blog. The drums in this are good as they are punchy. The sound design in the synth work is rather nice although put to shame by being over used.
Calvin Harris Ft. Example We'll be coming back for you.
I chose this track as it's a good pop track and has a range of instruments, synths, guitar, drums and vocals. I like this as it's catchy and flows well.