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Most Recognized Artists

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: music , activities

Some people just by no explanation of their own marks a place in peoples hearts and mind. These singers have shown that nothing is impossible, if you truly believe in what you do and work hard you may find yourself to become one of the best.

"15 Minutes of Fame"

1- Selena Quintanilla
Breaking the all traditional values, she was one of the first female singers to break the tension between the Tex-Mex music, people still listen to her music and it is still popular among teenagers and young people, she also had a great talent of dancing cumbia that nobody could beat. Also referred to the Queen Of the Tex-Mex music

2-Aretha Franklin
Also know as the Queen of Soul, with 18 competitive Grammy and 2 honorary Grammys. Becoming the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame.

3-Ray Charles
One of the first African American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company.

4- Elvis Presley
Often referred as the king of rock and roll, one of the most popular american singers of the 20th century. he has been inducted into 4 halls of fame.

5- John Lennon
One english musician who rose to fame when he formed a group called the Beatles. He has been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame including the song writers hall of fame. 

6- Sam Cooke 
Considered to be one of the pioneers and founders of soul music. Commonly known as the king of Soul.

7- Bob Dylan
Being a major figure in music for five decades, he has also been a major figure that has shaped the outcome music.

8- Michael Jackson
referred as the king of Pop, Michael Jackson  has moved the hearts of thousands thru his recent death.

 


Too Loud?

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: music , lifestyle , health , activities

Many teens have the habit of turning the volumes to a blaring decibel, headphones so loud that the person next to them can clearly hear what the song is.   This can cause severe hearing damage.

This habit can cause hearing loss, especially if repeated.  Just because you don't listen to rock, that doesn't mean you're not damaging your ears.  The sound doesn't have to be extremely loud, if its loud enough for you not to be able to hear a normal conversation, you're already causing some damage to your ears.  If repeated daily,over time it can cause irreversible damage and can lead to permanent hearing loss.

To avoid this kind of harm to your body try not to have your earphones on less and listen to your music on speaker -- think of it as sharing the wealth.   Try to turn your volume down 2 bars every 2 weeks or every day and allow yourself to get use to a lower decibel, your eardrums will thank you as well as the future you.


The Best Medicine is Music

Posted by: mirian

Tagged in: music , health , arts

No matter whats your age, there is always something thats bothering you and it just seems that you can't get it off your mind.  Music no matter what kind seems to relax people a lot.   Music can help you do things a lot faster than usual and it can also clear your head of a lot of things that are bothering you.  For example, if your feeling down and it just seems that you don't want to do anything, upbeat music has been proven to cheer life people's spirits.  

Studies have also proven that students do their homework and study better while listening to music.   Music is inspiring as well, lyrics are able to express messages about whats going on in the world, for example, Wheres the Love by the Black Eyed Peas.  Whether rock or hip-hop is your type of music, it can be a very useful tool.

 


DNA of Music

Posted by: aparez

Tagged in: music

When it comes to beats and something graphic of a website called who sampledgood to listen most of us tune into the radio and look for the latest song. We all got a song we like and listen to it as much as possible,but have you ever wondered if the beat to the music is original or if the songs are original as well. Maybe some of you have discovered that certain songs are songs by previous singers sung by new artist with a certain twist to make it look fresh, but to those of you who haven not. There is a way to find out.

 

Visiting http://www.whosampled.com/you can see if there is anything your favorite artist sampled from another artist. It got categories, years, and artist. You never know it might be the beat, the lyrics, or the whole song and if you know of songs that are sampled you can post them up on the site as well. You might finding interesting.


Top 10 Songs of 2009

Posted by: aparez

Tagged in: music

These are today's top 10 songs.  These songs can be heard and the music videos can be seen just about anywhere for Free!.  Go and listen to them on websites such as www.billboard.com or www.lala.com.  Music videos can be found on Youtube so give it a try and say no to illegal downloading.

Alicia Keys Album Cover 1. Empire State of Mind -Alicia Keys & Jayzee

Kesha Album Cover 2. TiK ToK - Ke$ha

Owl City Album Cover3. Fireflies - Owl City

Sexy Chick Album Cover 4. Sexy Chick - David Guetta Featuring Akon

Jay Sean Album Cover5. Down - Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne

Iyaz Album Cover 6. Replay - Iyaz

Jason DeRulo Album Cover 7. Whatcha Say - Jason DeRulo

The Black Eye Peas Album Cover 8. Meet Me Halfway - The Black Eyed Peas

Britney Spears Album Cover 9. 3 - Britney Spears

Chris Brown Album Cover10. I can Transform Ya - Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz


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