R&B
R&B Sub-genres
Contemporary R&B, also known as simply R&B, is a music genre that combines elements of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, pop, hip hop and dance.
Music has changed in the R&B industry to Contemporary R&B, the old R&B (Rhythm and Blues) which sub-genres were Blues, Jazz and Gospel. People like Ray Charles and Della Reese were some of the celebrities that song this type of music. Now Contemporary R&B is Michael Jackson a main icon for this genre of music, he was the man who was called ''The King Of Pop!'' which made him a global figure in the popular culture for four over decades. Also people like Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey were popular with types of music
Lana Del Rey
Now becoming the queen of (Indie) Pop in my eyes Lana Del Rey is beginning to takeover as her new album Ultraviolence shows a battle between herself and the independence of the world. When she released her first album Born To Die she dismissed the idea of ever making a new album because she had ''Already said everything I wanted to say'', but in the upcoming event she produced a new album that focuses mainly on the West Coast and New York, Brooklyn. Her new album is less dark then her first release and shows a difference in the music as its a lot more jazzy. The sound of Ultraviolence was characterized as a Dream Pop, Desert Rock, Blues Rock, Indie Rock and Psychedelic Rock album. ''Shades of Cool'' a song from the album was described by Consequence of Sound as ''a slow and slightly gloomy ballad, marked by reverberated guitars, slight atmospherics, and Del Rey's vocals that alternated between a hushed whisper and ephemeral wailing.''
Justin Tmberlake
The man of the hour Mr Timberlake first appeared in the boy band NSYNC being the youngest member. #eventually going solo and making his songs hit the billboard, Justin was then descried as one of the successful singers of the decade. He then moved onto a career in acting but kept music in his sight when his latest album brought out in 2013, 20/20 experience made a hit at number one on the US billboard 200 which then became the best selling single of 2013. The album is described as neo soul styles with elements of older soul music; the lyrics discuss themes of romance and sex. Justin Timberlake then feature on Michael Jacksons second posthumous album (after ones death) Xscape in the song ''Love Never Felt So Good''
Ed Sheeran
Jumping into the scene in the early 2011 Ed Sheeran covered his spot with his debut single containing The A Team and Lego house. In 2012, Ed won two Brit Awards for the Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. ''The A Team'' won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2012 Ed Sheeran hit America when becoming a guest appearance for Taylor Swift on her album Red and also wrote songs for One Direction.
Now with his new album ''X'' (Multiplier) which has hit number 1 in the UK and US, he was then nominated for Best New Artist at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. Becoming a international success in its first week on sale, charting number one in twelve countries and in the top 5 in eleven countries. ''Sing'', ''Dont'', and ''Thinking Out Loud'' were the three singles released from the album. ''Sing'' became the major success internationally becoming Ed's first UK number-one single off the album. After 19 weeks the chart ''Thinking Out Loud'' became his second UK number-one single.
How Music Changes Our Lifestyle
Music has a big impact on our lives, it influences the way we dress, the way we act and the way we speak. Music is what wakes you up in the morning, what starts your day, what makes you happy and what brings memories of a sad moment. Music creates your life, they all hold secret meanings; with R&B its mainly romance and sex.
Because teenagers see their latest pop star dressing in a certain way will make them what to copy them, whether its Rihanna wearing barely nothing to an awards event or Lady Gaga dressing as man in her music video, people will want to resemble to celebrities that influence them and who are their icon.