Music is something we all hear at least once in our life, it’s part of cultures, it’s in movies, music is everywhere. Music can be used for many things such as movies,  it can be therapeutic. It might be used in restaurants, stores, etc. The possibilities are endless for music. There are also many different genres of music such as pop, hip-hop, rap, R&B, soul, blues, alternative, metal, soft rock, rock, country, etc. The list could go on and on. Here is some music that everyone likes to enjoy.

The first genre we can talk about is country. Country is the sixth most popular 

genre of music in the United States. Millions of people enjoy this genre. Country music has a bluegrass type of sound. Country was born back in the 1910’s and 1920’s. Some famous country singers are Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, and Luke Bryan. Generally, country music is made with acoustic or electric guitars, pianos, fiddles, banjos, drums, harmonicas, and mandolins.

The second genre of music we would like to talk about is pop. Pop is the second most favorite type of genre or music in the United States . Pop has been around for quite awhile. Pop bands usually have singers, guitarists, keyboard players, and percussists. Some famous pop artists are Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Drake, Ella Mai, etc. All pop can be very different in their own way. 

The third genre of music we are going to talk about is metal and rock. Metal is Connecticut’s most popular genre of music and classic rock is Indiana’s most popular genre. Metal has a bunch of genres including some sub genres. Some genres of metal are thrash metal, metalcore, and heavy metal. Some sub-genres of metal are christian metal, power metal, and symphonic metal. Famous artists in the genre are Slipknot, Metallica, Guns and Roses, etc. 

The fourth genre of music that we are going to talk about is hip-hop. Hip-hop had attained widespread popularity in the 1980s and ’90s. Some of the most famous hip-hop singers are Jay-Z, Eminem, Drake, Snoop Dog, ect. There are many different types of hip-hop. Some types of hip-hop are Boom bap, cloud rap, conscious hip-hop, crunk, and horrorcore.

Music has a big impact on many people. People listen to music when they are sad or happy. Music really helps people cope with their problems. Music for myself  and millions of others is like a mental escape. Music gives everyone the ability to express themselves.