There has been a major shift over the last several years in music and pop culture. Artists today are first brands, and then musicians. Social media, music streaming and youtube have radically changed music discovery, delivery, and influence. I have to be honest, I knew nothing about many of the top 10 Billboard artists of the year. My friend Patrick Farley is here to help educate us on which artists have cultural significance, trends in music and dance.

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Show Highlights

• A rundown of the top 10 Billboard artists of the year for 2018
• The changing image of rappers and hip hop artists in the last 5 years
• “It’s not about making great music, it’s about having fun”
• A general understanding of Kpop
• Drake as a cultural influencer, including his negative impact
• The undertones of depression behind the glorification of recreational drugs
• Why you need to be aware of Post Malone
• The refreshing honesty and quality of Christian Hip Hop
• Deviant behavior promoted in the lyrics by those that culture labels “good guys”
• The country music genre’s obsession with alcohol
• Taylor Swift’s unique influence over Apple Music and Spotify
• The “catch me outside” girl launches a music career

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2018 Billboard top 10 artists of the year

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