Power in Pop

In response to Ross’s argument, I feel as if popular music is able to become popular through its production. By using catchy beats and choruses they are able to convey messages that are true to their beliefs and also to the beliefs of other peers. One compelling example is R. Kelly’s recent release “I wish”, where he stylizes his lyrics around a flowing melody that circles a catchy chorus of children’s voices …showed first 75 words of 919 total…

…showed last 75 words of 919 total…If it is used correctly, the artist can make all audiences understand his/her plight and can also send out messages and ideas that are important to him/her. It is important that the artist realizes that these messages are going to be absorbed by thousands of fans of their music and should therefore state something meaningful and important in order to display that intelligence that brought them to the top in the first place.