Contemporary Pop

Contemporary Pop emerged in the late 20th century, chiefly in the United States, as a polished blend of various genres designed to appeal to the widest possible audience—think of it as the musical equivalent of a chocolate cake, appealing yet often devoid of any nutritional value. It features catchy hooks, auto-tuned vocals, and production so slick it could be used to slide down a hill. Fun fact: in this genre, the line between artist and product is so blurred that one might as well consider marketing to be its own instrument.