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English Pop music has been ruling the Radio,
Pubs & Clubs all over the world since the 50's with thousands
of Artists contributing to a large repertoire of Dance Hits.
As records, CDs and DVDs became cheaper, the age of the average
consumer of pop music dropped dramatically. In the early years
of recordings, artists like Frank Sinatra sang about affairs,
champagne and night clubs; lyrics that appealed to investors,
business, and "classy" market. As records became cheaper,
teenagers were able to influence the market, especially during
the promotion of the worldwide Beatles tours. In recent years,
children have become one of the largest music markets, reducing
the age of the average consumer of pop music drastically.
Young
people have always been interested in fashion, and spend their
money on new artists. Whereas the previous generation tend to
keep to their favorite artists, young people conform more to
peer-pressure. This conforming creates waves of commercial support
for particular artists, and establishes pop music as an important
mediator of youth culture. Because of this, pop music has historically
been the source of numerous moral panics; parents viewing explicit
and suggestive lyrics as gateways to immorality and blaming
pop music for perceived increases in objectionable behavior
within youth culture. |
