Pop

A genre characterized by catchy, ear-pleasing melodies aimed at mass appeal

📖 Genre History

Pop music evolved from 1950s rock and roll. After the British Invasion led by The Beatles in the 1960s, it reached its golden age during the MTV era of the 1980s. Michael Jackson and Madonna became pop icons, and since the 2000s, the digital music era has globalized pop into various forms including K-Pop and Latin Pop.

Key Characteristics

  • Catchy, memorable melodies
  • Repetitive chorus (Hook)
  • Song length around 3-4 minutes
  • Fusion of various genre elements

🎤 Notable Artists

Michael Jackson

USA · 1964-2009

Thriller Billie Jean Beat It

Taylor Swift

USA · 2006-Present

Shake It Off Blank Space Anti-Hero

Ed Sheeran

UK · 2011-Present

Shape of You Perfect Thinking Out Loud

BTS

South Korea · 2013-Present

Dynamite Butter Boy With Luv

🎵 Recommended Tracks

1

Thriller

Michael Jackson

1982
2

Like a Prayer

Madonna

1989
3

Shape of You

Ed Sheeran

2017
4

Blinding Lights

The Weeknd

2020

🎭 Related Subgenres

Synth-pop Dance-pop Electropop Teen pop Art pop

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