The music industry is a cruel field where true talent rarely rises to the top. Many of the most gifted performers struggle to accomplish a major impact and despite their enormous abilities, they often never receive the respect that they deserve.
One of the most challenging tricks that many vocalists struggle to master is the use of vocal runs. What truly makes this coveted skill such a difficult ability to master is not simply hitting a wide range of notes. Rather, it is emphasises timing, pitch control and an acute sense of melody.
We previously reflected on the female vocalists who redefined the music industry but now it is time for Way Back Wednesday to celebrate their male counterparts. In an era where male singers use auto-tune as a crutch and otherwise mediocre performers, such as Trey Songz, are praised for relatively basic showings, this week’s feature has […]
When people list the greatest entertainers of the last two decades, they typically name Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson or Madonna. However, before any of these women even knew how to walk or hold a microphone, it was Tina Turner blazed the stage and set the bar for generations of entertainers.
Dance/Pop music is currently dominating the airwaves but many young fans of the genre might be surprised to learn that this phenomenon is definitely not a new occurrence. In fact, the sounds of Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Rihanna and even Beyonce were heavily influenced by a previous era of music – Disco!
Mariah Carey has been called many things throughout her illustrious career, including diva, icon and legend, but lately another title has been forced upon her by her critics – has been. Thanks to her mastery of her five octave range, it has always been difficult to completely overlook Carey as a viable artist yet for […]
Long before Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Drake rose to popularity, there was a group of artists who reformatted the music scene and laid the foundation for the success of almost every Urban act in the industry today. By mixing Pop, R&B and Hip-Hop in new ways, these performers helped to create a special subgenre […]
The Apollo stage is one of the most iconic and lauded cultural landmarks in the entertainment industry. However, as much as people respect the venue, they also fear it because of the notoriously brutal audience members who spare no hesitation when it comes to expressing disdain for featured acts.