Michael Jackson

A lot of times, fast paced music makes me more motivated to do things. So, I guess it depends on what is going on. I know Kelly Clarkson has some songs that I really liked and make a person feel empowered when down. My mother passed away last year and to this day I still think of her everytime I hear certain songs. Some of these songs we chose to have played at her funeral. For example, Martina McBride’s “In My Daughter’s Eyes” was a song that always reminded me of my mom and I thought it…

aligned. Even though the five stars are only kids, they’re disciplined. Especially the lead singer, who is only eleven years old. The lead singer was Michael Jackson, and his band was Jackson 5. The group was brought together by his father, and consisted of Jackson and his older siblings. They were all talented and loved music and performing, but Jackson was truly born a natural. He was the youngest, but he was the star. His voice was very versatile and could sing to…

The new age of celebrity worshipping shows the negative impact and positive impact on social media. There’s nothing wrong with showing love to your favorite actress or singer but when it gets to the point of obsession that’s when we as a society needs to change the mindsets of the young generation. People who are overly obsesses with a particular favorite celebrity of theirs can sometimes end up having depression or even anxiety. There’s something good about showing love to your favorite actress…

On April 27, 1941, a boy by the name of Jennings Michael Burch was born in Manhattan, NY. He at the time had three older brothers, and then a younger brother that was born after him. The oldest brother, Joseph, was a high school dropout, a drunk, and considered the breadwinner of the family. He was harsh with Jennings and it was said that he turned out exactly like his father, an irate alcoholic. The second oldest brother named James was very studious, and the smartest one in the family. He and…

video killed the radio star by the Buggles MTV had set in motion a clever marketing ploy to make a generation want their MTV. Music videos became a vehicle to revive a failing career or to promote new acts. The five original VJ’s Mark Goodman, JJ Jackson, Nina Blackwood, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn were a powerhouse of personality’s that drew in almost as many viewers as the videos with their quick wit and easy freestyles. MTV’S style of hand held quick cuts and whipsaw cameras had a big impact…

hassle to cement his name on the minds and hearts of his fandoms. Despite the fact that Johnny Hallyday spent most of his shine in France, he's still regarded as one of the world's best-selling music icons of all-time, the same league as Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Beatles and…

Beyoncé recalls the times when her music producer insisted that she watch Michael Jackson’s video “Who’s Loving You” to get a feel of his musical style (Payne). Jackson’s dancing techniques taught young Knowles how to evoke emotions throughout her music. Decades ago, music genres were not instrumentally inclined as they are today. During Michael Jackson’s era music was considered contemporary R &B that combined different musical elements. Musical elements at…

Maryland, in the year 1984. I was a 15-year-old teenager growing up in Reisterstown, Maryland - a town about an hour away from Baltimore. I was just like any other red-blooded American male teenager growing up in 1980's America. I liked video games and Pac- Man, loved "Star Wars" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark", tried my hand at the Rubik's cube, and was concerned about the USSR and nuclear war. Oh yes, I,like millions of other teenagers loved good rock music and was just beginning to…

Beyonce chose to perform the same song, “Formation”. Beyonce stunned the audience and was able to express the same message her music video does. It is safe to say, the Beyonce stole the show at her half-time performance. Beyonce chose to perform in Michael Jackson life attire with dances dressed in similar style. Beyonce’s performance stunned the audience and it is said to be the “most political performance to be performed at a half-time show” according to The Guardian article. I think this…

Some decades are more remembered than others. Teens may cling to one decade for many different reasons. If all teens were lucky they would have grown up in the 80’s and not the 90’s. Teenagers growing up in the 90’s never experience the big hair, bright clothes, and the great dance music of the 80’s. With that being said, there are many things that make one decade better than the other. Some of those things may include the music, the fashion, and the technology. Music is changing every year…