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Tobias Jesso Jr.: GRAMMY-Winning Canadian Sells His Song Rights

February 23, 2023

Tobias Jesso Jr. You may know his name from his 2015 solo album Goon. Or maybe from his work on various popular songs, such as “When We Were Young” by Adele and “Alive” by Sia. Or even from his rece

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How Popular TV Shows and Movies Resurrect Classic Songs

February 23, 2023

HBO’s The Last of Us is arguably the hottest show out right now, receiving near universal acclaim from viewers and critics alike. This holds especially true for episode three: “Long, Long Time”.

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Ginalina: Bringing Her Taiwan Roots Into Her Latest Album

February 21, 2023

Folk singer. Songwriter. Canadian. Polyglot. All of these titles belong to Gina Lam, also known by her stage name Ginalina. In November 2022, she released her latest album titled Going Back: Remembe

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Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance

February 21, 2023

Rihanna is an illustrious artist. She is among the best selling female artists of all time, and was one of the greatest hitmakers of the 2000s and 2010s. She has since grown to become the richest...

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How do Streaming Platforms Pay Artists - Is It Fair?

February 20, 2023

Streaming is now the driving force of the music industry, making up 84% of the industry revenue in the U.S. While streaming is much more convenient for listeners, many artists argue that it is near im

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Why Jay-Z Was Named The #1 Rapper Of All Time

February 23, 2023

Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Is it even possible to crown just one person? Well, Billboard and Vibe did exactly that. And, according to them, that person is Jay-Z. In honor of Hip-Hop’s

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Behind Kaytranada’s Unique Sound

February 18, 2023

Kaytranada (Louis Celestin) is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He is a highly acclaimed electronic artist, having earned two Grammys and countless other awards for his work. Kaytranada has

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The Creative Act: Rick Rubin’s Knowledge Turned Into A Book

February 17, 2023

What happens when a famous music producer takes an interest in self-help books? The Creative Act is your answer. But who is Rick Rubin? Without a doubt, Rubin has an impressive track record in the

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Behind the Music: The Audio Engineer

February 14, 2023

The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close

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Koji Kondo: Nintendo’s Melody Maestro

February 14, 2023

What do popular video games franchises Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox all have in common? They were all produced and published by Nintendo, and the iconic music themes that you hear in...

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Taylor Swift on Industry Sexism and Music Rights

February 8, 2023

Being a successful woman in the music industry is no easy feat. Not only do they deal with the typical trials and tribulations of being a musician, but there are also gender-specific challenges.

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What’s the Ideal Length for a Single— Are Songs Getting Shorter?

February 8, 2023

“Is it just me, or are songs getting shorter these days?” This is a question I have often pondered, especially in the last few years. It appears that in the era of social media, attention spans are

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The Unstoppable Rhythm of Chris Brown: Music and Dance as Art Forms

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As an artist who can mix music and dance into one continuous artistic experience, no one is brighter than Chris Brown. Chris Brown has been in the game for close to 20 years and he has established himself as an entity in the entertainment business. He’s a global phenomenon for his dancing and soul music that draws people in at every performance. 

The Musical Genius  

Chris Brown was born in 2005 and released his debut album titled The Blue, which introduced the world to his velvety voice and hooks. Songs like "Run It!"  showed off his talent for mixing R&B with pop and hip-hop, which he’s kept working on in recent years. His catalog is filled with chart topping songs like "With You," "Forever," "No Guidance," and "Go Crazy," and that’s not just because he’s a multifaceted artist.What is unique about Chris is that he has the gift of putting himself in someone’s head and making music that hits their listeners. He has songs written about love, heartbreak and the inward self – his music is relatable. Whether it is the dark beat of "Take You Down" or the groove of "Turn Up the Music," Chris Brown knows how to connect with his fans. 

The Dance Dynamo  

He’s certainly talented vocally but Chris Brown is legendary in his dance abilities. Reminded by the likes of Michael Jackson and Usher, Chris has an unrivalled degree of precision, imagination and enthusiasm to his shows. He combines complex movement with pure charisma and the effect is immediate.Backflips to body rolls, his routines are an exhibition of athleticism and art. They aren’t just songs like "Fine China" or "Yeah 3x" that sound great; they are also visual works of art that fans will marvel at. Chris’s choreography, whether on stage or in music videos, is a product of hard work and love for the art. 

Music & Dance As One 

It’s Chris Brown’s trick to connect his song and dance. All the notes, all the lyrics feel fit to dance on. And together that gives an experience not only of listening but also sensation. People don’t just hear Chris Brown, they are Chris Brown.And his knack for creating dances to go along with his music has inspired thousands of artists and dancers all over the world. His step is exact, his songs rhythmic, and no other harmony comes close. For Chris, music and dance aren’t a separate world: they are both one and the same. 

Cultural Impact and Legacy  

Chris Brown doesn’t just do that, it does so much more. He’s encouraged generations of dancers and musicians to break the rules and redefine the performance role. It’s his ethos of work and pursuit of mastery that inspires other artists.Chris has grown and developed through personal and professional hardships, but never stopped proving that hard work and drive is a power source. Being able to move with the music trends and still stay true to his sound is what made him a talent. 

Conclusion: The King of Rhythm  

Chris Brown’s songs and dance are not only music, but human invention and creativity. He is the most audible and most moving performer you will ever see. With more hits to come, and shows to be blown away, there is one thing we know for sure: Chris Brown is the man and his beat will make generations.Chris Brown – the epitome of talent and work, whether you love his music, his dance or both. He’s not playing: he’s creating art that waves the world around, one footstep at a time.