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When was Pop music originated?
====It is known that the term “pop music” originated from Britain in the mid-1950s and meant ‘concerts appealing to a wide variety audience’ as well as ‘the non classical music'. ====

What other genres of music influenced Pop music?
====Many genres had an impact on the overall development of pop in different ways. For example, the vocal harmonies formed with the help of gospel, soul music, and rap. The tempo portion of pop music has shaped with the assistance of dance music as well as electronic music. As a genre, pop is mostly associated with the rock and roll style. ====

How does Pop relate to the historical background of African Americans?
Throughout the history of pop music, they are several characteristics that relate to the foundation of African Americans and they are: call and response, as well as Polyrhythm. The voice within pop influence many different types of cultures, religions, as well as genders. In addition, African Americans used beats, voice, tempo, and instruments to be able to express the emotions within their souls. This was used as a way of relaxation and collaboration. Pop also relates to the essential questions of Science Leadership Academy.

==//Artists of All Kind // ==

media type="file" key="Justin Bieber - Never Let You Go [www.keepvid.com].3gp" width="330" height="330" Song: Never Let You Go  Artist: **Justin Bieber** Released in: March 19, 2010 Genre: Pop Explanation: I chose this song because it shows the different type of musicians that are associated with the genre Pop. Also, this artist is only sixteen years old and is able to produce music. Overall, the important message that I am trying to portray is that anyone person of any age that is capable of putting their mind to something can achieve it.If you listen closely, you are able to identify the call and response affects throughout the song. 

media type="file" key="7 Things.mp3" width="240" height="20" Song: 7 Things Artist: **Miley Cyrus** Released in: June 17, 2008 Genre: Pop

media type="file" key="This Kiss.mp3" width="240" height="20" Song: This Kiss Artist: Faith Hill Released in: March 10, 1998 Genre: Pop

media type="file" key="1985.mp3" width="240" height="20" Song: 1985 Artist: Bowling for Soup Released in: 1985 Genre: Pop

King of Pop!
 media type="file" key="Billie Jean.mp3" width="240" height="20" Song: Billie Jean Artist: Michael Jackson Released in: January 3, 1983 Genre: Pop

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">media type="file" key="Thriller.mp3" width="240" height="20" Song: Thriller Artist: Michael Jackson Released in: January 23, 1984 Genre: Pop <span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">

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 * US Census Information 1990 vs. 2000:**

I’ve realized that only 27.7% of African Americans received a high school diploma. This shows that a good amount of African Americans do not have the proper education status to pursue a decent paying job. On the other hand, a greater percent of African Americans received the high school graduate they need in life. In addition, more black citizens gain the academic skills then the total population should. On the downside, the total population received their bachelor’s degree or more then African Americans did. This could be due to some struggles or just their individual decisions.

Being widowed cause a lot of emotion and struggles throughout an individual’s life. Throughout the United States, 10.5% of women compared to the total population are widowed. Many artists find it relaxing to express their emotions through music and the lyrics.

African Americans around the age of 25 to 34 years old completed at least 4 years of high school. The percentage in 1991 was 82% and it is greater then the amount of people during 2000. For whites, the percentage held steady over that certain time period in history (87 percent). In the graph shown, during 1950 there were more married-couple households then in 1991. “Black married-couple families saw their real median income rise 47% over the period, from $22,910 to $33,780; in 1990.” –US Census Bureau. This is fascinating because it shows how African Americans started to experience the true life. It takes courage and strength to get to where they are in life.

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