Michael Jackson is considered the king of pop.
Pop is an English term that derives from popular . It is an adjective that is applied to art , especially musical art, oriented towards mass consumption thanks to its characteristics. Typically, pop creations are simple and superficial , allowing immediate assimilation by people.
Pop music , in this sense, is made up of simple and easily marketable compositions. They tend to be short songs, with a chorus that is repeated and easy to remember, without large instrumental fragments.
What is pop music
In its origins, pop was understood as that which opposed cultured or elite music , such as opera. Over the years, pop became an independent genre , although with very diverse characteristics.
Pop can be understood as a softened version of rock , which usually includes electronic and disco elements. Their lyrics are generally superficial, without the protest content that rock often exhibits. It is important to keep in mind, however, that there are pop bands whose songs do present social content.
Andy Warhol helped popularize pop art.
Main exponents
Michael Jackson y Madonna están entre los cantantes pop más exitosos de la history. Estos artistas no sólo destacan por su música, sino también por sus pasos de baile, sus video clips y su estética.
Specifically, we have to say that they are considered the kings of pop, just as Elvis Presley is classified as the king of rock. Thus, his songs have become authentic milestones within the scope of history, compositions that everyone knows and that are passed from generation to generation.
However, there are other artists who have also played, play and continue to play a fundamental role within the field of pop. In this case, we can highlight, for example, the Colombian singer Shakira . She has been described as the queen of Latin pop , thanks to songs such as "Waka, Waka" , "Ciega, Sorormuda" or "Las de la Intuition" .
In the same way, we can talk about another chameleonic singer, who always raises controversy and makes her songs become hits around the world. This is Lady Gaga , who, for some, is the worthy successor of Madonna . However, her unconditional fans are clear that there is only one queen of pop and that Gaga, at most, can only reach the position of princess of pop .
Pop references in Spain
In the case of Spain , for example, there are a series of artists who are key figures within the pop genre. On the one hand, there are groups like Hombres G or Mecano that are considered the undisputed kings of that group, since they gave it personality and countless already mythical compositions.
On the other hand, we would have to refer to Malú who is currently considered the true queen of Spanish pop.
An art movement
As for pop art , it is that which reinterprets elements of advertising , comics, cinema and everyday objects to create paintings or other artistic manifestations.
The American Andy Warhol (1928-1987) is the greatest exponent of this movement.