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California State University, Monterey Bay

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2020

Commercial music

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Vocal Styles In Commercially Successful Popular Music In The United States During The 2010'S, Jay Thao May 2020

Vocal Styles In Commercially Successful Popular Music In The United States During The 2010'S, Jay Thao

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Vocal performance in commercially successful American popular music during the 2010’s implemented many different vocal techniques. However, the vocal styles that were prominent during this era of music are: vocal breathiness, vocal belts and the usage of the head voice. In this paper, I will examine the vocal styles and performances of pop stars who were influential during the 2010’s. These artists are Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, and Billie Eillish. Through these examinations, readers will have an understanding of the popular vocal styles that were heavily used during this decade of music.