TEEN POP

'Teen pop' is a genre of music which is marketed to preteens and teenagers. Producers Max Martin, Kara DioGuardi and Jay Orpin are pioneer songwriters of this genre of music.

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Characteristics

Notable artists

References

Characteristics

Teen pop in the 21st century could be in a form of rap music, pop-punk, emo or music made by boy bands-girl groups/pop icons. Most teen pop in the 2000s have a very light and danceable feel, catchy melodies and often whimsical lyrics about happiness and love.

Notable artists

Teen pop has a long history, since music has long been marketed to pre-teens and teenagers, from the Phil Spector-produced Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans to the bubblegum pop of The Archies, but its popularity exploded in the mid/late '80s (with acts like Debbie Gibson, Menudo, New Kids on the Block, New Edition, Tiffany and Martika) and mid/late '90s (with bands and performers such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, Robyn, O-Town, Westlife, Take That, Boyzone, Backstreet Boys, Hanson, Spice Girls, LFO, Destiny's Child and
★ NSYNC), and this particular genre of music is starting to rise dramatically in the late 2000s with artists such as Aly & AJ, Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff, RBD, Lindsay Lohan, The Veronicas, Aaron Carter, A
★ Teens, Justin Timberlake, Jonas Brothers, JoJo, Jesse McCartney, Raven-Symoné, The Pussycat Dolls, Miley Cyrus, The Cheetah Girls, Keke Palmer, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, etc.

References

1. Lamb, Bill. "Teen Pop". About.com. Retrieved January 28, 2007.