Very few artists are capable of dancing and singing on the right note at the same time. Here are a few names that made a mark in the pop culture as legends. Who is your favorite?
- Michael Jackson
A life marked with unparalleled artistic success but marred with controversies in personal life was cut short by his sudden demise in June 25, 2009.
- Elvis presly
His music combined with his immense energy and stimulating performance style. However his addiction to drugs severely compromised his health and he suddenly died in 1977 at the age of 42.
- Beyonce
She is known not just for her amazing vocals but for her impeccable dance moves. Often referred to as, ’Queen B’ for her outstanding performance. Married to Jay-z her fame has only been on the rise.
- Janet Jackson:
Many have tried to do her routines but not many have succeeded in doing it like she does it. She continues to inspire the younger generation with her talent even today.
- Madonna
She has not only impacted the music industry but is known to have a socio cultural impact on the world. She has a significant influence over all the female pop artist of her time and those that followed till today and she continues to inspire and influence even today. She is known for going out of the norm in songwriting in mainstream popular music and for the imagery she portrays in her music videos and onstage performances.
- Britney
Spears is more known for her energetic dance performances. However, her success also brought in some difficult times with controversies, hospitalisations leading to trips to the court. But her legacy continues to inspire many. She entered the industry with both her first two albums- Hit Me Baby One More Time (1999) and Oops I dId it Again (2000) becoming global successes making her the best selling teen artist of all time which landed her with the title ”Princess of Pop”.
- Jennifer Lopez
Although she started her career as an actress by starring in movies like, Anaconda (1997) and Out of Sight(1998) establishing herself as the highest paid Latin actress. Songs like, waiting for tonight made her arguably the leading dance pop artist.
Lopez has been connected to dancing since she was a girl and specialised in ballet, jazz and flamenco. In fact, her career started with the television sketch comedy series in Living Colour where she was part of a ethnically diverse dance group know as the ‘Fly Girls’. She admitted to be inspired by Janet Jackson for her dance videos for whom she had also served as a backup dancer for. Lopez has been ranked among the pop’s most iconic dancers. Although she has received criticism for her vocals she has only received admiration and applause for her dance.
- Usher
Usher grew up singing from the age of 12 ,got recognised and started producing his own music albums. Usher’s music is generally R&B but also incorporates pop along with other genres. He has also made a mark as a dance artist as well . His performances on stage have been applauded for being sleek, masterful and perfect proving that it is possible to sing and dance at the same time.
- Chris brown
Imitating his dance style is not at all easy. Also known as Breezy he has been blowing people away with his music but mostly dance since his debut’Run it’ in 2005 and 14 years later he still continues to do so with his slick moves.
They will never be forgotten as long as pop music survives.
