Switched on Pop

Is Beyoncé's music #sponcon? And other mysteries LIVE in Brooklyn

Mar 12, 2024

From investigating Beyoncé's potential product placement to exploring the controversy of tuning music to 432 Hertz, this live podcast episode in Brooklyn covers a wide range of intriguing musical topics with twists, turns, and even a live parody performance.

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Debate on sponsored content in music lyrics, investigating Beyoncé's 'Texas Hold 'Em' Lexus mention for product placement.

Exploration of 432 Hertz music theory, examining its healing properties and impact on listener perceptions.

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The Debate Over Sponsored Content in Song Lyrics

The podcast delved into the intriguing debate surrounding sponsored content in song lyrics, focusing on whether Beyonce's mention of Lexus in her song 'Texas Holden' was organic or a paid endorsement. Listeners engaged in a lively discussion weighing the possibility of product placement in music and examining historical instances of brand integration in popular songs to determine the likelihood of sponsored moments in music.

Introduction

3min

Exploring the Evolution of Product Placement in Music Videos

5min

Product Placement and Sponsorship in Popular Music

2min

The Power of Jingles and Music in Marketing

6min

Exploring Music Sponsorship and Historical Brand Partnerships

3min

Product Placements in Songs vs. TV Shows

6min

Exploring Playful Lyrics and Sponsor Integration in Songs

3min

The Debate on Tuning Music: 432 Hertz vs. 440 Hertz

5min

Exploring the Myth of 432 Hertz Tuning in Music

2min

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Exploring the Controversy of 432 Hz Music

8min

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Influences of Sponsorships, Meditation Music, and Future Plans

3min

Live from On-Air Fest in Brooklyn, Nate and Charlie investigate listeners’ burning musical mysteries, such as: Is Beyoncé’s reference to Lexus in “Texas Hold ’Em” product placement? And, could we be tuning all our music the wrong way? These stories have twists, turns, and a live parody performance that no asked for.

Thanks to Steve Stoute, Lucas Keller, Samer Ghadry, Helen Zaltzman, and Phil Pappas for contributing to this episode.

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Songs Discussed:

Beyoncé – TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
RUN DMC – My Adidas
Busta Rhymes – Pass The Courvoisier Part II
Taylor Swift – Out of the Woods
Outkast – Hey Ya!
Jason Aldean – Take A Little Ride
Justin Timberlake – I'm Lovin' It
Chris Brown – Forever
Pitbull – Rain Over Me (ft. Marc Anthony)
Lady Gaga – Telephone (ft. Beyoncé)
Beyoncé – SUMMER RENAISSANCE
Beyoncé – Crazy In Love (ft. Jay-Z)
LFO – Summer Girls
Aqua – Barbie Girl
Moonlight Sonata (432hz)
Here Comes the Sun (432hz)
Deep Focus Music with 432 Hz Tuning and Binaural Beats for Concentration - Study Music

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Switched on Pop

Is Beyoncé's music #sponcon? And other mysteries LIVE in Brooklyn

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Debate Over Sponsored Content in Song Lyrics

Exploring the Historical Context of Music and Brand Integration

The Evolution and Challenges of Product Placement in Music Videos

Unraveling the Mysteries of 432 Hertz Music Theory

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts