Switched on Pop
Soundalikes: Lil Nas X and Ariana Grande
Jan 16, 2024
This podcast explores the musical nostalgia in today's pop music. It analyzes Lil Nas X's songs and his evolution as an artist. The podcast also discusses Ariana Grande's new single and her improvisational style. The hosts explore the connections between Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, and Madonna's music, as well as the use of nostalgia in pop music. They also decode a mysterious vocal layer in Ariana Grande's song and discuss the trend of incorporating past elements in pop music.
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- Lil Nas X's song 'J. Christ' continues his signature style of confrontational and defiant lyrics, drawing from the tradition of hip-hop and house music with its dissonant melodic figures and sparse instrumentation.
- Ariana Grande's single 'Yes, and' pays homage to Madonna's 'Vogue' through its harmonies and chord changes, embracing a mantra of acceptance and self-confidence while adding her own lively and catchy twist.
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Lil Nas X's New Song 'J. Christ'
Lil Nas X released a new attention-seeking single, 'J. Christ,' which continues his signature style of confrontational and defiant lyrics. The song features sparse and intense instrumentation, with a focus on a low register percussive piano. Lil Nas X's trolling persona is evident in the rollout of the song, as he teases a Christian era and creates controversy with religious references. Critics have found the song to be a continuation of his previous work, both in terms of sound and provocative messaging, while others point out that it lacks any significant subversive commentary.
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