COPY: Types of Music Artists and Roles

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A Collaborative Artist works alone on their music projects.

False

A Lead Vocalist is solely responsible for playing an instrument in a band.

False

A Session Musician is responsible for creating original music and lyrics.

False

A Recording Artist handles production and distribution of their music independently.

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A Touring Artist focuses on recording music for film and television.

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Artist Development involves finding and signing new talent through social media platforms.

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A Website is a primary platform for distributing music.

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Social Media is used solely for promoting music releases.

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Match the following 90s R&B groups with their notable characteristics:

Boyz II Men = Known for their harmonious vocals and hits like 'End of the Road' En Vogue = Popular for their sassy, empowered lyrics and hits like 'Hold On' Jodeci = Famed for their smooth, soulful sound and hits like 'Forever My Lady' TLC = Known for their eclectic style, catchy hooks, and hits like 'Waterfalls' Signup and view all the answers

Match the following 90s R&B sub-genres with their descriptions:

New Jack Swing = Characterized by its fusion of R&B, pop, and hip-hop Neo-Soul = Emphasized a more soulful, organic sound, often incorporating elements of jazz and funk Signup and view all the answers

Match the following 90s R&B artists with their contributions to the genre:

D'Angelo = Credited with helping to shape the neo-soul movement with his debut album 'Brown Sugar' TLC = Known for their eclectic style, catchy hooks, and hits like 'Waterfalls' and 'No Scrubs' Signup and view all the answers

Match the following 90s R&B characteristics with their descriptions:

Soulful vocals = Often featured in 90s R&B, known for their emotional intensity Syncopated rhythms = Typically used in 90s R&B to create a sense of rhythmic tension Signup and view all the answers

Match the following 90s R&B impacts with their descriptions:

Crossover Appeal = Helped to bridge the gap between urban and mainstream audiences Influence on Hip-Hop = Blended soul and hip-hop, influencing the development of hip-hop and rap in the 2000s Signup and view all the answers

Match the following 90s R&B artists with their notable hits:

Boyz II Men = Hits like 'End of the Road' and 'I'll Make Love to You' En Vogue = Hits like 'Hold On' and 'My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)' Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

90s R&B

Characteristics

Emerged in the late 1980s, peaking in the mid-1990s as a blend of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, and hip-hop
Featured soulful vocals, catchy melodies, and syncopated rhythms
Lyrics focused on love, relationships, and social issues

Influential Artists

Boyz II Men: Known for harmonious vocals and hits like "End of the Road" and "I'll Make Love to You"
En Vogue: Popular for sassy, empowered lyrics and hits like "Hold On" and "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)"
Jodeci: Famed for smooth, soulful sound and hits like "Forever My Lady" and "Come and Talk to Me"
D'Angelo: Credited with shaping the neo-soul movement with debut album "Brown Sugar"
TLC: Known for eclectic style, catchy hooks, and hits like "Waterfalls" and "No Scrubs"

Sub-Genres

New Jack Swing: Fusion of R&B, pop, and hip-hop, popularized by producers like Teddy Riley and Bernard Belle
Neo-Soul: Emphasized soulful, organic sound, incorporating elements of jazz and funk

Impact

Crossover Appeal: 90s R&B bridged the gap between urban and mainstream audiences, paving the way for future R&B and pop crossovers
Influence on Hip-Hop: 90s R&B's blend of soul and hip-hop influenced hip-hop and rap development in the 2000s
Legacy: 90s R&B continues to inspire contemporary artists, citing it as a major influence on their music

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Explore the different types of music artists, including solo artists, bands, and collaborative artists, as well as the various roles within a music group, such as lead vocalists and instrumentalists.