How has Music Changed Throughout the Years
Article: Brian Kang
Editor: Yoon Lim
Designer: Sarah Cho
Editor: Yoon Lim
Designer: Sarah Cho
Music production has become a very powerful influence to the current generation. And since music has been so significant, people may think that it is also hugely profitable. Looking in depth into the industry, it is evident that music has, in fact, lost its profitability.
Music sales has plummeted in recent years. According to Business Insider, the industry in the United States reached its pinnacle between 1997 and 2001, in which it made up to 15 billion dollars just by selling music CDs. In 2014, the global revenue of the music industry was only about 15 billion dollars which also included recorded music sales, performance rights and synchronization. However, with the introduction of digital music share, CDs have lost the popularity it once had, since they were replaced by digital |
music sharing and downloading. Even though digital turnovers took majority of how music is sold, CDs are much more profitable. In terms of money and global income, there is a drastic difference between how profitable music was in the 1990s and the 2000s.
The most popular hit songs in the media are not always suitable for all audiences. Many female singers such as Nicki Minaj and Miley Cyrus wear very provocative attire in order to attract audiences, and it has been very successful. Their lyrics and clothing convey a message that women have to depend on their appearances. For example, Nicki Minaj’s new release, “Anaconda,” explains how if women do not have a large posterior and a curvy body, the chances of being in a relationship with another man is low. She requested to talk to the students in her old high school, but was rejected by the principal. The obvious reason being she is a bad influence.
Although music has become a subject in our society that influences people greatly, it's success, in terms of finance and morals have plummeted during the 21st century. For all we know, music should at least keep its morals, right? |