I stand for freedom of expression, doing what ever you believe in, and going after your dreams. -Madonna
Even though she is a big influence other artist have influenced too. Should Madonna be getting all of the fame? Why does everyone look up to her as a big influence? Was she really the biggest influence to Pop Culture?
Madonna Louise Ciccone was born August 16, 1958 to Madonna Louise Ciccone and Silvio Ciccone. Her family was a big strong strict family in the world of Christians. She had to do everything in the name of the father. As growing up Madonna saw herself as being Cinderella and having to take care of everything and clean up after everyone. With having to deal with Madonna’s mom having breast cancer and dying when she was 5 is
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She loves her body she likes to show it off to the people that would like to see it. Ray of light was a mixture of techno music and self- conscious lyrics. It got her, her first musical Grammy award. She co wrote and directed Filth and Wisdom a comedy about a trio of mismatched flat mate in London. Also co wrote and directed an the drama W.E (2011) it juxtaposed the historical romance between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII with fictional story of a women in the 1990’s researching Simpsons life. She also starred in the romantic comedy The Next Big Thing (2000) and Swept Away (2002). Madonna loves real men not the fake ones that think and try to get with every girl. Her first music tour was “Like a Virgin” By 1991 she had 21 top 10 hits in the US sold 70 million albums internationally generating $1.2 billion in sales. Her massive score success in 1996 with starring role in the film musical Evita the same year she gave birth to her daughter. She was the first female artist to fully exploit the potential for the music video. Madonna was introduced into the Rock and Roll hall of fame in 2008. Rock-centric got changed to dance and R&B and she’s the one that started that. Madonna was criticized for being exploitive and over calculating. Norman Mailer said she became “secretary to her self”. She was a huge role in popularizing dance music and performing dances. Madonna was the …show more content…
She showed everyone that you don’t have to follow the crowd and you can go on your own path and walk that
It’s no question that Janet Jackson is one of the most iconic and influential artist of all time. She has sold over 100 million albums; her tours have had some the highest selling debuts of all time, not to mention the chart topping hits she has created over the past 30 years. Janet’s presence alone is iconic. She has left an unforgettable impression on the music industry as a whole. Her music has affected fans and music lovers all around the world. Her influence is simply not a question it is a salutation to a musical icon that has embedded her legacy into musical history.
...ng to this day, she is one of few who could compete with the men of hip-hop, but she never pretended to be anything but a woman. She not only sang about female empowerment, but she wrote about being a woman from the insecurities that we as women sometimes feel to the nirvana of being in love. Sensuality and femininity were always as important to her which was her strength, and message to get out to women especially those of color.
paved the way for religious freedom. She was a great leader in the cause for
Aretha Franklin is a well known pop, R&B, and gospel singer. She has been nicknamed “The Queen of Soul” and is an internationally known artist and a symbol of pride in the African American community. Her popularity soared in 1967 when she released an album containing songs “I Never Loved a Man”, “Respect”, and “Baby I Love You.” Throughout her career she has achieved fifteen Grammy Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Legend Awards, and many Grammy Hall of Fame Awards. In 1987 she became the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Time magazine chose her as one of the most influential artists and entertainers of the 20th century. She sang at Dr. Martin Luther King’s funeral and at former President Bill Clinton’s inaugural party. Although she has all these accomplishments and awards there are other reasons that have driven Franklin to fame and landed her on the front cover of Time magazine on June 28, 1968. The reasons I believe allowed Aretha Franklin to become so successful are the following: Her family’s involvement with religion, the inspiring people that surrounded her, and the pain she suffered.
As the "Queen of Tejano Music", Selena served as a very important representation of Latinos. As mentioned before, she was known as Mexican Madonna for her dance moves and nice looking outfits. After winning Best Female Vocalist and Performer of the Year for nine times in a row it seems impossible to forget the legacy that she has left for us. Selena was a person who stepped out of her comfort zone to succeed, as well as, never let money and fame get into her way. Selena became an inspiration not only to girls who shared her dream but to the many Latino people she represented. Through her music people have and still continue to unite and relate to. As a representation of the Hispanic and Latino culture, Selena has the touched the hearts of many who till this day remember and keep her legacy
Whether it was rebellion, liberation, or changing an industry, Janis Joplin had a profound influence on the freedoms and opportunities that people have today. Many of the social norms of today where once the tabu acts that created disapproval during the counterculture. When Janis Joplin began challenging social norms it was to define who she was, and in return she set an example for others to define themselves as well. Women were expected to illustrate femininity and obedience, and in true Janis from she disregard gender roles and encourage women to take control of their image and sexuality. Janis Joplin turned the music industry into a women industry, and her rise to fame was proof that a women was a significant and irreplaceable part of society. By being different Janis Joplin was able to represent the population of people who had never experienced true
Without a doubt there is one major performer that certainly stands out within our pop culture world. The name of this very famous American icon is, Dolly Parton. Dolly has surpassed any rags to riches story that ever lived. She has touched the lives of so many individuals over many decades through her many talents. Dolly started her career at a very young age and continued fulfilling her life endeavors through country music, pop music, and even acting. This American icon didn’t stop with just her talents, she also gave back to our society through charity, fundraising, and establishing her own theme park. Dolly Parton was brought up in a very poor family, however through much dedication she became the famous icon everyone idolized today.
I need someone to let me be just who I am.” – Rihanna. Rihanna, from her very first music videos, has compelled public eyes as an effigy, an icon and a statement of music lifestyle. Her independent outlook, badass attitude mixed with a Caribbean accent has undoubtedly confined not only music but the whole popular culture of our time. Diamonds, We Found Love, Bitch Better, Have My Money and S&M are some of the top songs by this epic singer.
she will forever be loved and inspirational by many keeping her popularity and fame for another
In the early 1980’s, women were not supposed to be open-minded or even allowed to have such sexual thoughts that Madonna inspired. Women were expected to be traditional and keep their femininity behind closed doors. When Madonna first came into the entertainment business, it was a complete shock for everyone. No one could believe a woman was capable of being a sex symbol in public. It was not Madonna’s fault that she was simply a desirable creature to everyone (Allen 5). In today’s youth, people are used to watching television and music videos since a young age. We learn from the media and it helps us to comprehend the representations that it is giving of society. Madonna became the main subject of the media and society. Since, celebrities are always focused on by the media; they have the power to impact society by showing their perspective of thoughts and images. Accord...
Madonna’s reputation, however, provides little evidence to suggest any redeeming diva qualities or musical talent. Specifically, her voice is ‘often criticised as being the weakest aspect of her performances’ (Moohan, E,. 2008, p.163) and she upholds her status as a diva due to the ‘notion of her as a powerful and controversial figure’ (Nick Jones, 2008, p. 171) and not her artistic pieces. Madonna’s commanding and creative influence as an entrepreneur enables her to captivate and maintain her position. √ Good. I’m enjoying your discussion Ole.
...ting process from painting. His use of media of silkscreen was produced by stencil, which was used for other artist for printmaking. This was usually printed by hand, but since Warhol used photography of celebrity icon; Marilyn Monroe, he could put the screen photographically. Therefore he could produce this artwork mechanically. Warhol had to make at least 23 silkscreen prints of Marilyn Monroe. He kept the printing of the silkscreen on his canvas and continuously assorted his images by the amount of paint added through the screen. The right hand side of the artwork, Warhol formed the technique of blotching and blurring the images. He also, gave a contrast of the right hand side of the colourful panel on the left hand side. This gave an idea of Marilyn’s fame has ended and the repetition of the same images gave an effect of highlighting the influence of Celebrity.
Never be afraid that Madonna will leave you, she has spent years training you and she won’t give that up lightly.
Madonna and Maria Callas are both singers whose personality and presence are often given more weight than the strength of their technical performance. Madonna's vocal ability, Jones tells us, was largely considered "the weakest aspect of her performance" (Jones, 2008 p.165). This is evident throughout Material Girl (The Diva, 2008, track 1), where the singing quality is weak, and shows little of the vocal agility one might expect from an operatic diva. Madonna's voice, as Jones puts it, is "lacking in power and resonance" (Jones, 2008 p.165). Similarly, Callas, "battled throughout her career against vocal problems" (Philip, 2008, p.178), although Philip admits Callas' considered technical ability varied between commentators. Philip mentions an "aggressive warble" (Philip, 2008, p.178) in th...
In conclusion, she is a very good role model. She is a good role model because she shows people it is good to give to charity and she is a hard worker. She also shows that you don’t need to have inappropriate songs or inappropriate performances to be popular. This is why she is my favorite superstar and I wanted to write a research paper on her.