does not lead to instant success. An artist must create a fan base, continuously release high-quality music, and have some social impact. Kanye West is one of the most influential artists of all time due to his musical variation, critically acclaimed awards, and cultural impact. When it comes to artists Kanye West is by far the most experimental with his work. Kanye west’s freshman album The College Dropout brought a new sound to the rap genre. Also, “He continued to move toward more maximalistic
Soon, the city’s energy and beautiful landscape drew filmmakers from across the country, creating a booming industry that still thrives downtown. Each year, our neighborhood hosts an assortment of award shows, including the Grammys, Emmys, American Music Awards and the ESPY Awards. For a cultural, global and creative experience, there’s no place quite like downtown Los Angeles. Staples Center To witness the very best in Los Angeles entertainment, visit the Staples Center during your stay
night the American Music Awards (AMA’s) opened in 2016. The American Music Awards is a huge event in the music industry. This event is sometimes compared to the Grammys. As we all know, the opening and closing acts are the most important because you have to start the show off right to get everyone in that good and exciting mood, then it is also important to end the show with that special performance to remember until next year's event comes. At the 2016 American Music Awards, Bruno Mars stole the show
Betty White Betty White has had an outstanding career of acting and entertainment throughout her lifetime. Betty White is a seven time Emmy awards winner and the recipient of the Grammy Awards. In order to become successful, she had to start out somewhere. Betty White was born in Oak Park, Illinois to Christine Tess, a homemaker, and Horace Logan White, a lighting company executive (Britannica Enc.,para.1). She is part of the Danish, Greek, English and Welsh descent. Betty White moved to Los Angeles
Pimp a Butterfly at the Grammy Awards 2016 & Is Already Sweeping the Night! Kendrick Lamar and his works were prominent at the 58th Grammy Awards, as he was a part of 5 Grammy Awards. Lamar’s greatest accomplishment was winning the “Best Rap Album” category, as he was awarded this for To Pimp a Butterfly. Songs off of the album To Pimp a Butterfly were awarded as well, as his songs “Alright” and “These Walls” earned a combined three Grammy awards. By gaining these awards, Lamar added accomplishments
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth often references the experience of sitting on his father’s shoulders at the age of 8, watching West coast hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Tupac film the music video for their anthem to the Golden State, “California Love” as the spark that ignited his creative bonfire. Born on June 17, 1987 to couple who moved from Chicago to Compton with only $500 to their names in order to escape the gang lifestyle, Lamar was exposed to guns, drugs, and violence at a young age. “I 'm 6 years
Maya Angelou is one of the most important American Authors who ever lived. She was an African-American woman who spoke her mind and when someone told her she couldn’t do something, it made her want to do it even more so that she could prove them wrong (Shapiro). Her life was incredibly difficult, but it made her who she was and influenced her writing and poetry immensely. As Gary Younge once said, “To know her life story is to simultaneously wonder what on earth you have been doing with your
female artists in the world who portrays her personal experiences through her music. Introduction Attention material: She is the most popular female artist since 2006 when she started as a country singer; she has won many Grammy Awards, Kids Choice Awards and People’s Choice Awards with her incredible talent. She is generous, creative and successful; this could be no other than our beloved Taylor Swift. Credibility material: I am a huge fan of Taylor Swift and with further research; I am here today
styles of music combined like styles and elements of the first album and funk. With her third album as a solo artist, “I am…..Sasha Fierce”, she has impacted the world in a very positive way. With this album, she accomplished to get 5 out of 8 Grammy Awards. In 2008, she combined pop with R&B, and with a lot of electro and Euro pop. This was her second album to sell way over eight million records. This album, landed her to take a tour in 2009, where she did over a hundred live
The Grammys, a prestigious music awards show, broadcasted on NBC on February 15, 2016. This year, the red carpet was filled with the latest bold trends, baby bumps, and major hair changes. Once all the stars entered the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, Taylor Swift started off the event with a wild performance of songs from her latest album “1989.” Later, she won “Album of the Year,” and “Best Pop Vocal Album” for the album. Lady Gaga performed a tribute to David Bowie. Adele performed