In the music world, sampling has become a more and more popular way to share and borrow ideas. Some of the most recognizable lyrics, melodies, and hooks that many people hold dear are actually taken ...

Looking at the history of the charts, in fact, the darker and tougher things get, generally, the dancier, the more escapist our pop music becomes.” He notes past examples to prove his point ...

There is a lot of music which can be pointed to as examples of recession pop, but notable examples come from artists such as Katy Perry, Pitbull, Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas. Now ...