Musical Genre of the Decade essays

Musical Genre of the Decade essays I would just like to comment on a poll I recently saw on CNN SHOWBIZ tonight. The question asked Which musical genre was the dominate genre of the decade? I believe that there were three prominent music genres of the 90's. Alternative Rock became a way to release anger. Hip Hop music came into its own and took the world by storm. Techno or 'rave' music provided a way 'out' from the teenage hardships. These three genres truly defined the 90' music scene. Alternative Rock was a rebellion of 80's pop rock. It was hard and truthful, something 80's pop rock wasn't. It emerged in the early 90's producing such bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Nirvana. It gave a healthy release of aggression of the days teens. This gave way to such heavier acts like Korn, which in turn tried to stamp out pop music. In the past Rock bands have lived on in the memories of others, and so will the world of Alternative Rock. I mean when was the last time you saw the name of a disco star on a T-shirt? Hip Hop emerged a new form of music in the 90's. It was the child of 80's rap music. Hip Hop became a way for young urban Black artists to express their musical talent. The fame, fortune and sex appeal of most Hip Hop was enough to lure most people to its deafening beats. Some grand masters, like Puff Daddy and Dr. Dre, have even acquired their own record labels respectfully. Hip Hop music lends its ear to young urban youths; this has branched off to suburban youths as well. Hip Hop has not gained its full momentum, but it will speed past it in the years to come. Techno music or 'rave' music has a special place in the music of the 90's. Techno and rave go together like rock and concerts or hip hop and jams. Raves are places were dancers, DJs and dopers come together to experience the essence of techno music. But young people have also attacked raves for the use of hard drugs. But techno isn't all about drugs. Such prominent techno or ...