What’s Your Music Taste?
Some music genres are more popular than others. As a recommendation for your listening pleasure, I have selected seven albums in six different music genres. When you listen to these albums, whether it’s for the first time or one of many, I hope this music relaxes your mind and energizes your body.
Music Albums by Genres
Hip-Hop Music Music Albums
Hip-Hop is a culture as much as it is a genre of music. It was created by African Americans, Latino-Americans, and Caribbean-Americans in New York City. The music albums listed below is your introduction into the Hip-Hop culture if you are not already a part of it.
● Drake - Views
● Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday 2
● Travis Scott – Astroworld
● Cardi B – Invasion Of Privacy
● Nas – Illmatic
● The Notorius B.I.G. – Ready To Die
● Tribe Called Quest – The Low End Theory
Pop Music Albums
Pop music, though used interchangeably for popular music, originated from the UK and US in the mid-50s. It is associated with music that is more commercial, marketable, and accessible. These qualities mean that you are probably familiar with the albums listed below.
● Ariana Grande – Thank U, Next
● Taylor Swift - 1989
● Justin Beiber - Purpose
● Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
● The Weeknd – Beauty Behind The Madness
● Prince – Purple Rain
● Adele - 25
Rhythm & Blues (R&B) Music Albums
Popularly called R&B/R'n'B, this music genre came from the African American communities in the 1940s. It is used to express the African American experience of pain and the quest for freedom and joy. Through the lyrics, music artists take their audience on a journey. These albums listed below are a great representation of this music genre.
● Michael Jackson - Thriller
● Mariah Carey – Music Box
● Whitney Houston – The Bodyguard Soundtrack
● Beyonce – Dangerously In Love
● Boyz II Men - II
● Chris Brown – Exclusive
● SZA – SOS
Jazz Music Music Albums
Jazz is a blend of African and European music moods and sounds. It originated in the United States from the African American communities. It is rooted in blues and ragtime. Music artists in the Jazz genre focus on blending different cultures into their sounds. The music albums listed below are a pathway to basking in the awesomeness of Jazz music.
● Miles Davis – Kind Of Blue
● Herbie Hancock – Head Hunters
● Norah Jones – Come Away With Me
● Kenny G - Breathless
● John Coltrane – A Love Supreme
● Corinne Bailey Rae – Black Rainbows
● Esperanza Spalding – Radio Music Society
Rock Music Music Albums
Originated in the early 1940s and 50s in the United States of America as 'Rock and Roll'. It has since developed into a wide range of different styles. It draws strongly from electric blues and folk music and is influenced by Jazz, Classical, and other music genres. Here are some albums by Rock music artists you will find worthy.
● Metallica – Metallica (Black Album)
● The Eagles – Their Greatest Hits
● AC/DC – Back In Black
● Imagine Dragons – Night Visions
● Foo Fighters – Greatest Hits
● Guns N Roses – Appetite For Destruction
● Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill
Country Music Albums
This music genre originated with a mix of various genres such as blues, old-time music and several American folk music. Its many subgenres: Alternative Country, Bakersfield Sound, Bluegrass, Bro Country, Jug Band, Close Harmony, and lots more allows you to experience different flavors from the same source. Enjoy these selected Country music albums from some of the greatest Country music artists.
● Garth Brooks – Double Live
● Shania Twain – Come On Over
● Taylor Swift - Fearless
● Carrie Underwood – Some Hearts
● Morgan Wallen – Dangerous: The Double Album
● Luke Combs – This One’s For You
● Chris Stapleton - Traveller
Wrap Up
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