Unveiling Spotify's New Royalty Model
In the ever-evolving world of music streaming, Spotify has long been a dominant force. However, their recent announcement regarding a new royalty model has left many artists and industry insiders wondering what lies ahead. With a maximum of 160…
902The Biggest American Solo Artists in Eighties Music
If you’ve paid attention to popular music over the years, you’re likely aware that being a solo artist isn’t easy. It takes a lot of work and dedication to make it as a solo artist in any genre of music. The eighties were no different, but…
552Eminem is The Biggest Rap Artist in America
Did you know that Eminem is the biggest rapper in America? It’s true. While many of his peers have fallen by the wayside or retired, the 42-year-old rapper from Detroit just keeps on trucking. Eminem recently released his ninth studio album,…
979Garth Brooks is a Country Music Legend
Known as much for his charity work as he is for his award-winning music. Garth Brooks is one of the most beloved and influential country music stars in history. With his eye on changing the world and not just making hits, Brooks continues to do…
939Ed Sheeran is a Modern Day Recording Genius
Ed Sheeran’s third album, ‘÷’, has smashed records by becoming the first album to reach over 500K sales in a week in the UK. With more than 672K album sales worldwide and 312K of those being sold within the first week in the UK alone,…
797Garth Brooks is The Biggest Selling Country Star
With over 128 million albums sold worldwide and record-breaking tour dates throughout the ‘90s and 2000s, Garth Brooks is one of the most successful country singers of all time. Having sold more than 25 million albums in the U.S. alone, this…
950The Biggest Solo Artists Globally in the Eighties
The 1980s were a dynamic decade for music, with new genres breaking through and old ones reaching new heights of commercial success. After punk and post-punk paved the way in the late 1970s, alongside disco and funk, there was a wave of new…
969Country Rock and the Success of Taylor Swift
Country music has become a more diverse genre than ever before. From traditionalist hat acts to Nashville pop stars, there’s something for just about any kind of country fan. Even so, the format hasn’t seen as much crossover success recently…
1121Madonna is probably the Most Successful Female Artist in History
In a recent interview with Vogue, singer and producer Diplo admitted that he would not be collaborating with Madonna again because she is too successful. “I can’t really help someone who won’t help themselves, you know?” he said.…
1022The Milestone Songs of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was an artist who never ceased to surprise and amaze his fans. From Thriller to Bad, the King of Pop consistently kept his audience on their toes with each new release. The third album released by Jackson as a solo artist also…
958A Guide to Country Music in Japan
Japan has long been home to many ex-pat musicians and groups of all genres. From the blues and jazz that was so popular in the post-war period, to the EDM craze of the last decade, there have always been non-native musicians living and making…
1162R & B made Michael Jackson The King of Pop
Michael Jackson is the King of Pop and one of the best-selling artists in history. His revolutionary music and dance style have inspired the world and changed the landscape of popular culture forever. As a child, Michael was a fan of music,…
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