Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is a young 21st century music composer. She is a United Kingdom, as well as, American, soul, R&B, and pop sensation. She has won numerous Grammy nominations and awards in her early career, being only twenty-five years old. Adele will have many more awards to come to her in her future career. Adele has had at least five number one hits since she was signed at just nineteen years old. As she emerged into her teen years she had many inspirations. Adele was born on May 5, 1988
Bruno Mars is a Grammy-winning singer and song-writer. He was born on October 8th, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He wrote the well-known song “Wavin’ Flag” for artist Knaan, that became the song for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. In 2010 he made his major career breakthrough when his first single “Nothin’ on you” was released. He released the Grammy-winning hit “Uptown Funk!” in 2015. Bruno Mars began his career in the early 2000s, the era of legendary artists such as Usher, Eminem, Beyonce, Britany
Who became the only artist to have five number one albums before turning 19 years old, the first person ever to reach a billion views on YouTube, and has made over 100 million dollars in less than three years, making him the most successful child star since Michael Jackson? No one other than Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber is the first to do many things, even by how he was discovered. What happens when a child star gets millions of dollars at such a young age, have to make adult decisions, and is forced
From Rock and Roll, To Pop and Soul. He’s Got It All Harrison Jozefowicz Mrs. Mason THESIS When the human brain is used for ten minutes straight, it generates enough electricity to power the Sears Tower for forty-eight seconds. That’s more than a hundred floors of electricity powered. (7). The brain creates more brainwave signals than every cell phone signal in the world at one time, in one second of use. When humans listen to music, we generate three times the amount of electricity and brainwaves
The Life of Amy Winehouse Even though Amy was a drug addict and alcohol abuser, She still managed to release platinum-selling albums. Originating from the little known town of Southgate in north London, her inspiring music helped rise the popularity for female musicians in the industry. Amy was born in Enfield, London, in England September 14, 1983. She was raised into a culturally jewish family, but they didn’t consider themselves religious. Amy’s mother was Janis Winehouse, she was a pharmacist
"I am beautiful no matter what they say words can't bring me down I am beautiful in every single way yes, words can't bring me down so don't you bring me down today" - Christina Aguilera What exactly does Christina Aguilera try to convey? According to her words along with personal interviews of the true meaning of this stanza in her song, Beautiful, Christina Aguilera approaches the reader and listener with her profound emotions. She perceives that through immense pressure and criticism
“Scars to your Beautiful” is a very meaningful, contemporary R&B song. Alessia Cara is the performer of the song which is in her album Know-It-All. I like this song because it gives a message to people that they don’t need to try and be something they aren’t because they are beautiful the way they are. I chose this song out of all the songs that I listen to because it is catchy and it makes me feel better about myself. Another reason why I chose this song is because I admire the performer for giving
1968 the group was signed to one of the major record labels of the time, Motown Records, by its founder Berry Gordy. With their father as the manager of the group, they moved to Los Angeles, California to start recording. They released their first album, “Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5” in December 1969. In 1975 they split with Motown Records, over more creative control over the songs, and signed with Epic Records. Now with creative control over the songs, the group continued to experience tremendous
wrote the theme for the new installment of James Bond, Skyfall, and performed it at the Oscars. She continued to live in the shadows, until October 2015 when Adele reemerged to promote her next album, 25. She performed a number a times to promote this album including on Saturday Night Light Live, the NRJ Awards in France, and the Jimmy Fallon Show. In mid-November, a week before the album’s release date, Adele had an exclusive one-night-only performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, which
Expect world-renowned jazz singer Al Jarreau to perform his funky fresh tunes with no less vocal skill than in his younger years. Despite his age, Al has retained his credibility as a singer and performer. He incorporates several genres into his jazz including R&B, scat, funk and soul. He’s just as an impressive scat singer as ever, improvising with his nonsense syllables with eloquence- each syllable enhancing whatever the orchestra or sextet are playing in the background. Some of his scats, like
Justin Timberlake should be in the rock and roll hall of fame because he have influenced many people, was rewarded with many Grammy Awards, and most of his songs became in the top biggest songs in the world. First, “Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, considered to be the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock and roll” (“Justin Timberlake Biography”). He grew up singing in the church choir and performed in talent contests. “In 1992, after several years
with music, the band launched its first studio album ‘Under The Table Dreaming’ which has been certified six times Platinum. With an auspicious start, DMB received its first Grammy nomination in 1996 for ‘What Would You Say’ for the Best Vocal Performance and Best Music Video. Crash debuted at number two on The Billboard 200. “Too Much” was among the Top 5 hit songs at the Modern Rock radio. It was the first song in a succession of singles from the album. The overwhelming success of Live combined with
This week, five years after Jackson's death at age 50, he remains one of the world's most popular singers. His second posthumous album, Xscape, immediately vaulted to the top of the charts in the U.S. and the U.K, debuting at No. 2 in the U.S., after its release last month. A Jackson hologram performed the album's "Slave to the Rhythm" during the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. Forbes magazine noted that Jackson's music still resonates with his fans, and his legacy is reflected in the vastness of his social
Country music has changed since it began. Country and pop can be mixed but you have to do it correctly. Girls that sing country usually sing higher notes and are from the south. Carrie Underwood is a famous country music star. She has taken the world by storm one song at a time. Carrie Underwood, an amazing role model, has been singing for four years. Carrie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee Oklahoma. She was born and raised on her farm. Underwood had two older sisters that inspired
finishing with "Weak Minded Blues." Louis Jordan started all just to make a way for someone like Ray Charles. Ray Charles dominated the 1950s, he was a man who went blind at the age of seven. He was born and raised in Albany Ga, he has won 17 Grammys and many more awards. He's music style wasn't just r&b but also jazz and blues. In 1960 The temptations came to play, an all male group that contained 5 very powerful singers. Apart of Motown records the temptation has established a list of great hits, 37 top
singing by playing an impressive set of instruments on the likes of keyboard and piano, guitar, ukulele and even trombone. The 36-year old singer is known to have focused her entire career on being known for the genres pop, R&B, folk, Latin pop, hip hop, world and dance-pop. Born Nelly Kim Furtado, this mainstream singer slash songwriter is someone that's been around for quite some time now and yet never has lost an inch in forwarding her musical career. Truly a gift to humanity, Nelly Furtado
Jackson’s Thriller The late singer Michael Jackson, also known as the King of Pop, was an icon beyond imaginable expectations and vision. He catapulted into fame as a child music star with his brothers before becoming the most famous Jackson sibling to move on to have a solo career. Michael Jackson is undisputedly one of the most successful entertainers in all of music history. Not only did he single-handedly transform the face of pop music, he also- made a huge impact in the world of dance with signature
Mexican-American award-winning guitarist Carlos Santana is the leader of Santana, a band whose music uniquely blends Latin-infused rock, jazz, blues, salsa and African rhythms.Mexican-American award-winning guitarist Carlos Santana is the leader of Santana, a band whose music uniquely blends Latin-infused rock, jazz, blues, salsa and African rhythms.With their highly original blend of Latin-infused rock, jazz, blues, salsa and African rhythms, the band—which quickly became known simply as Santana—gained
soul and mainstream pop into a John Mayer revamped version. Started out as an avid fan of artists such as Michael J. Fox, Freddie and Albert King and Lightnin' Hopkins, John Mayer is known to have played songs with the guidance of his talent in guitar playing. The gifted artist has continued
fighter. Shakira is a popular singer born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia. She won several Latin music awards and brought her superstar success overseas. Born in Colombia on February 2, 1977, extremely successfully Colombian pop singer and dancer Shakira has won two Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards and 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Known for hits like, "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie," Shakira is one of the most highest-selling