Music is loved by all and sundry because of how uplifting it is; with the right vibes and positive energy, of course. However, the world of music is so vast due to the different styles, innovations, and improvisations everyone seems to introduce.

This has led to the uprising of various genres in music although this article would do justice to only the top 10 genres in the music industry in no particular order.

 

1) POP MUSIC

Pop music refers to the genre of most preferred music among the people. It is also sometimes known as popular music which implies that it is popular among many people due to its characteristic strong beats and easy tunes.

It is a genre of music with repeated patterns and rhythms.

Some famous Pop Singers are Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, and more.

 

2) R&B MUSIC

Rhythm and Blues music which is mostly known as R&B is simply a genre of music that has its origin from the rhythmic and soulful achings of blues.

 

R &B is infused with elements of blues, pop, hip hop, funk, and mostly instrumentals. It was developed by black Americans in the 1940s and has continuously been topping charts regularly which makes it one of the most successful genres in the commercial music industry.

 

Some examples of R &B artists are Beyoncé, Drake, Chris Brown, Usher, Michael Jackson but to mention a few.

 

3) INDIE AND ALTERNATIVE ROCK

Indie and Alternative Rock has evolved and has been resilient over the decades, now it has become popular and appreciated by those who prefer uniqueness in unusual music.

 

Although, it is necessarily doesn't top charts regularly; it gives artists the perfect platform to blend their melody, lyrics, and creativity without restrictions.

 

Some notable artists are Acidfire, ColdPlay, The Strokes, etc.

 

4) ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC

Electronic Dance Music is sometimes referred to as "House music" or rather EDM.

It is a genre of music with a unique mix of a range of appealing beats and tunes to create danceable songs.

 

EDM is commonly played in live sessions, raves, festivals, or nightclubs creating overwhelming yet relentless sensations while listening and dancing.

Some music artists with the love of EDM are Skrillex, David Guetta, and more.

 

5) K-POP

K-pop, which is a short term for Korean Popular Music, is a genre of music that stemmed from South Korean Culture.

The popularity and recognition gained by K-pop is proof that music indeed has no barrier irrespective of language.

 

It is no secret that Korean pop music has a unique personality which explains the reason behind its quick rise to fame.

 

An example of a well-known K-pop band is the BTS group.

 

6) HIP HOP & RAP MUSIC

Hip-hop, also called rap music, is a music genre that is infused with a series of structured rhythms, rapping, and chanted speech.

 

It was developed in the United States by African-Americans and was a way of showcasing their culture to the world much more beyond songs.

 

Hip-hop is made up of four basic elements which are MCing, DJing, break dancing, and graffiti.

 

Well-known artists are Kanye West, Eminem, Drake, Lil Wayne, and many more.

 

 

7) LATIN MUSIC

Latin music has spread beyond its conventional borders which make popularity its strength.

 

Due to its unique upbeat vibes, it is recognized as uncommon yet appreciated, thereby unveiling the beauty in the Latin and Hispanic community.

 

8) COUNTRY MUSIC

The roots of country music can be traced back to the 1920s among the African folks and western music. It is distinctive and defined by its unique vocals, steel guitars, mandolins, and mouth organs.

It is one of the world's popular music genres that people come to love and value.

 

9) BLUES

Blues is a style of music that was said to have its roots in the southern African American secular songs. Blues involve the use of instruments like guitar, piano, harmonica, drums, saxophone, vocals, and sometimes fiddle.

 

It is a music genre created and hence, communicated with emotions.

People probably find it so relatable because it consists of spirituals, work songs, and rhymed narrative ballads.

 

 

10) JAZZ MUSIC

.Jazz has influenced and has been influenced by pop music. It is a genre of music structured with harmony, rhythms, and a lot of improvisations.

It can be traced back to the African-American communities in the United States.

Jazz music pioneers are Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and more.

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