American pop/hip hop artists?
Due to the fact that I'm running out of Korean pop songs to listen to constantly, I've decided to try American pop again. Up until now, since 4 years ago, I found Korean Pop a lot better, but I need more variety, so I've decided to attempt some American pop.
In other words, I have nearly no knowledge whatsoever about American Pop artists. I go to dances and parties, but I pretty much just dance to the beat or whatever, not caring who sung that song or what song it was.
And I'm looking for [b]Mainstream pop and hip hop[/b] only. I don't like rock (tried that for a month, I got so bored of music during that time that I just stopped listening to music), and I dislike rap (yes, even Eminem).
Examples of artists I've already tried and like:
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
That's all I've tried so far.
Yes, very mainstream stuff. I don't feel like trying to express myself by being different than everyone else and better than everyone else, so please, mainstream stuff only.
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[quote=hobohugger]I wouldn't call M.I.A. mainstream, she has some sort of limbo thing going on.[/quote]
paper planes was all over when it came out, she's known in the mainstream at the very least
and honestly i think it's a bit stupid to be limited to mainstream (i love mainstream, just getting that out of the way) because there's just as much good even a tiny bit below the surface. so i tried to stick to TS's rules but didn't shy away from stretching it, like choosing alphabeat (they opened for gaga on her europe tour actually) or little boots (youtube sensation of sorts).
David Archuleta
Jason Derulo
B.O.B
ke$ha, nicki minaj, amanda blank, santigold, MIA, kid sister, adam lambert, little boots, alphabeat, david guetta, keri hilson, kanye west, lady gaga, missy elliot, drake, far east movement, frankmusik, girl talk, kid cudi, junior senior, la roux, lights, lykke li, major lazer, lady saw, marina & the diamonds, passion pit, black eyed peas, rihanna, peaches, sleigh bells, robyn, yo majesty, uffie, spank rock
artists to watch, they don't have much out yet: jessie j, natalia kills
I dont know, but if your up for some soul I highly recommend Leona Lewis.(mainstream but under rated). Some of her songs are pop.
Also Britney Spears' old songs are pretty good.
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-erG28ot6ww]Atmosphere stunned me with this one.[/url]
EDIT: Oh, no rap. Then why hip-hop? Anyway, [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRgPIbSX1mg]Emancipator[/url] is a pretty awesome hip-hop artist.
Bruno mars is mainstream and poppy enough yes