Repetition, Lyricism, and Memorability: What the 2010’s Hip Hop Chart Toppers Taught Us About Songwriting

Authors

Mike Camfield, University of the PacificFollow

Abstract

Although many timeless classic pop songs have memorable lyrics, in recent years, the pop scene appears to have experienced an increase in demand for reference-worthy material. This video attempts to further explore the cultural and corporate causes for said quotability increase, as well as the resulting genres and writing styles produced under these conditions.

Author Bio

Michael Camfield ('21) is pursuing a B.M. degree in Music Management.

Recommended Citation

Camfield, Mike (2020) "Repetition, Lyricism, and Memorability: What the 2010’s Hip Hop Chart Toppers Taught Us About Songwriting," Backstage Pass: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/backstage-pass/vol3/iss1/4