What Do 2019's Top 10 Songs Say About American Culture?

Authors

Robert N. Moore, University of the PacificFollow

Abstract

This short video discusses the relationship between American popular music and American culture. Specifically, it delves into the top 10 songs of 2019 and their reflections on the modern state of America. Artists include: Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus, Post Malone, Swae Lee, Halsey, Billie Eilish, Marshmello, Bastille, Ariana Grande, Khalid, Travis Scott, and The Jonas Brothers.

You can also watch the video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/_5z-u9B7u0Q

Author Bio

Robby Moore graduated from the University of the Pacific in May of 2021, majoring in Music Industry Studies. While at university he served as the Vice President of Arts & Repertoire at Pac Ave Records and was an audio engineer at the Owens Hall Recording Studio. Robby also runs his own music review blog, called Robby Reviews, focusing on creating a positive community within the rock and metal genres.

Read Robby’s music reviews on his website: https://robby.reviews/
Follow Robby Reviews on social media: https://www.instagram.com/robbyreviewsmusic/
Find Robby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-n-moore/

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Recommended Citation

Moore, Robert N. (2021) "What Do 2019's Top 10 Songs Say About American Culture?," Backstage Pass: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 14.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/backstage-pass/vol4/iss1/14