Evolution of music in 2010
Don’t let your jaded friends tell you that music isn’t exciting anymore. If the music created throughout the 2010s tells us anything, it’s actually been quite the transformative decade. Not only have the faces changed, the hierarchy of music genres has been rearranged, and the way most people acquire music has been revolutionised. You’re looking at a vastly different pop landscape than you were in 2009, and 2010s music has come up with new and unprecedented ways to engage your ears.
Nearly 40 years since the dawn of hip-hop, the 2010s was finally the decade when rap outsold rock music.
‘Despacito’ was one of the biggest hits of the 2010s, and it exemplified another trend: Latin music’s move into the mainstream. Of course, the definition of Latin music hasn’t necessarily involved pianos, trumpets and congas for decades. Reggaeton and trap are now the state of Spanish-language pop, and the freshest crossovers are coming from Latin producers who have harnessed those sounds into mainstream hits.
Nearly 40 years since the dawn of hip-hop, the 2010s was finally the decade when rap outsold rock music.
‘Despacito’ was one of the biggest hits of the 2010s, and it exemplified another trend: Latin music’s move into the mainstream. Of course, the definition of Latin music hasn’t necessarily involved pianos, trumpets and congas for decades. Reggaeton and trap are now the state of Spanish-language pop, and the freshest crossovers are coming from Latin producers who have harnessed those sounds into mainstream hits.
¿WHAT HAPPENED IN 2010 HISTORY?
One thing that definitely changed music in the 2010s music is the way fans consumed it. In 2010 you were probably still debating whether to throw your CDs out after ripping the music to iTunes. Spotify was quietly introduced as a streaming platform in 2011, and streaming revenue eventually overtook physical sales in 2017.
At the moment, paid streaming services (including Spotify, Apple Music and others) account for a whopping 80 per cent of the music industry’s revenue.
The implications of this are vast. If you’re an average listener, you’re probably hearing a greater variety of new music than ever before, and you’re not missing the days when your options were limited by radio playlists or your CD-buying budget.
Unlike the old digital realm, where iTunes was basically the only game in town, the streaming world has more than one major provider. Apple Music has joined Spotify as a global player, while the video-focused YouTube has also launched a subscription music service.
The sheer variety of material on YouTube has made it one of the most populated internet sites: with radio and MTV long gone as promotional outlets, it has become a platform for discovering new talent, and the list of artists who’ve broken out via the site – The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen – is growing all the time.
At the moment, paid streaming services (including Spotify, Apple Music and others) account for a whopping 80 per cent of the music industry’s revenue.
The implications of this are vast. If you’re an average listener, you’re probably hearing a greater variety of new music than ever before, and you’re not missing the days when your options were limited by radio playlists or your CD-buying budget.
Unlike the old digital realm, where iTunes was basically the only game in town, the streaming world has more than one major provider. Apple Music has joined Spotify as a global player, while the video-focused YouTube has also launched a subscription music service.
The sheer variety of material on YouTube has made it one of the most populated internet sites: with radio and MTV long gone as promotional outlets, it has become a platform for discovering new talent, and the list of artists who’ve broken out via the site – The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen – is growing all the time.
About 2010:
👇Here you can find a playlist with songs from the time.👇
👇Here you can find a playlist with songs from the time.👇
Genres: the most prominent genres of the 2010's were:
- Electro Swing.
- Nightcore.
- Dnace Pop.
- Hyperpop.
- Vaporwave.
- Electro Swing.
- Nightcore.
- Dnace Pop.
- Hyperpop.
- Vaporwave.
Best songs and artists
Artists and bands:Kesha,Taylor Swift,Katy Perry,Beyoncé,Foster The People.
Songs:California Gurls,Firework,Baby,Grenade,Super Bass.
Songs:California Gurls,Firework,Baby,Grenade,Super Bass.