Some say cultural or societal events affect music, so we will go through the years and see what is going on, the music that was popular and see what you think regarding this for 2017:
CULTURAL, SOCIETAL AND MAJOR EVENTS THAT HAPPENED IN 2017
#MeToo movement: The #MeToo movement went viral in October 2017, in the wake of accusations of sexual misconduct against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Women and men around the world used the hashtag to share their own experiences of sexual harassment and assault. The #MeToo movement had a significant impact on popular culture, leading to a reckoning with sexual misconduct in many industries.
Blockbuster films: Some of the most popular films of 2017 included “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” “Wonder Woman,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.” These films were all notable for their diversity and representation, both on-screen and behind the scenes.
Music festivals: Music festivals continued to be popular in 2017, with millions of people attending festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Glastonbury. These festivals featured a wide range of musical genres, from hip hop to rock to electronic dance music.
Societal events in 2017
Women’s marches: Women’s marches were held around the world in January 2017, in response to the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. The marches were a protest against Trump’s policies and rhetoric, as well as a celebration of women’s rights and empowerment.
Confederate monument removals: In the wake of the Charlottesville white supremacist rally in August 2017, there was a renewed movement to remove Confederate monuments from public spaces. Many people argued that these monuments were symbols of racism and oppression, and that they should not be honored.
Opioid crisis: The opioid crisis continued to be a major problem in the United States in 2017. Opioids are a class of drugs that includes prescription painkillers, heroin, and fentanyl. They can be highly addictive and can lead to overdose and death. In 2017, over 70,000 people in the United States died from drug overdoses, and the majority of these deaths were related to opioids.
Major events in 2017
Hurricane Harvey: Hurricane Harvey was a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall in Texas in August 2017. The storm caused widespread flooding and damage and resulted in over 100 deaths. Harvey was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history, causing over $125 billion in damage.
North Korea nuclear tests: North Korea conducted six nuclear tests in 2017, more than any other year. The tests raised concerns about North Korea’s nuclear program and its potential threat to global security.
Paris Agreement: The United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement on climate change in June 2017. The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. The U.S. withdrawal from the agreement was a major setback for climate change action.
These are just a few of the many cultural, societal, and major events that happened in 2017. It was a year of both challenges and progress, and it is likely that the events of 2017 will have a lasting impact on the world.
TOP 40 SONGS OF 2017
- Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
- Despacito (Remix) – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber
- Castle on the Hill – Ed Sheeran
- Unforgettable – French Montana ft. Swae Lee
- I’m the One – DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper
- Body Like a Back Road – Sam Hunt
- That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars
- Something Just Like This – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
- Stay – Zedd & Alessia Cara
- Attention – Charlie Puth
- Look What You Made Me Do – Taylor Swift
- There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back – Shawn Mendes
- Havana – Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
- Thunder – Imagine Dragons
- Sorry Not Sorry – Demi Lovato
- Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
- Bad Things – Machine Gun Kelly & Camila Cabello
- Side to Side – Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj
- Rockefeller St. – Post Malone ft. 21 Savage
- Rockabye – Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie
- Humble. – Kendrick Lamar
- Strip That Down – Liam Payne ft. Quavo
- Redbone – Childish Gambino
- Slow Hands – Niall Horan
- Feels – Calvin Harris ft. Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams & Big Sean
- Praying – Kesha
- New Rules – Dua Lipa
- I Don’t Wanna Know – Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar
- Say It – Tory Lanez ft. Davido
- Scars to Your Beautiful – Alessia Cara
- Wild Thoughts – DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller
- What Lovers Do – Maroon 5 ft. SZA
- Mask Off – Future
- Swalla – Jason Derulo ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign
- Issues – Julia Michaels
- 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
- Closer – The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
- Location – Khalid
- Starboy – The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk
- Black Beatles – Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane
TOP ALTERNATIVE AIRPLAY SONGS OF 2017
- Believer – Imagine Dragons
- Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
- Human – Rag’n’Bone Man
- Take It All Back (2.0) – Judah & the Lion ft. Krewella
- Feels Like Summer – Weezer
- The Man – The Killers
- Still Breathing – Green Day
- High – Young the Giant
- Suit & Tie – Vampire Weekend
- Thunder – Imagine Dragons
- Love Is Mystical – Cold War Kids
- Waste A Moment – Kings of Leon
- Cleopatra – The Lumineers
- Blame – Bastille ft. Vance Joy
- Don’t Take the Money – Bleachers
- Fire Escape – Foster the People
- Heavydirtysoul – Twenty One Pilots
- Trouble – Cage the Elephant
- Dig Down – Radiohead
- She’s Out of Her Mind – blink-182
- Sweet Disaster – Kasabian
- Cold Cold Cold – Cage the Elephant
- Lay It on Me – Vance Joy
- E – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
- Whole Wide World (Unpeeled) – Fitz and the Tantrums
- Angela – The Lumineers
- E – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
- Heathens – Twenty One Pilots
- Reverend – Kings of Leon
- One of Us – LCD Soundsystem
- Walk On Water – Eminem ft. Beyoncé
- The Way You Used to Do – Queens of the Stone Age
- Go Robot – Beck
- Middle Fingers – Highly Suspect
- Run – Foo Fighters
- Green Light – Lorde
- The Violence – The Glitch Mob ft. Draemings
- E – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
- Hard Times – Paramore
- Talk Too Much – COIN
TOP ROCK AND ROLL SONGS 2017 IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
- Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
- Believer – Imagine Dragons
- Human – Rag’n’Bone Man
- Still Breathing – Green Day
- Take It All Back (2.0) – Judah & the Lion ft. Krewella
- The Man – The Killers
- Monster – Starset
- Song #3 – Stone Sour
- Little One – Highly Suspect
- Square Hammer – Ghost
- Run – Foo Fighters
- Highway Tune – Greta Van Fleet
- Let You Down – Seether
- The Devil’s Bleeding Crown – Volbeat
- Black Rose – Volbeat
- Atlas, Rise! – Alter Bridge
- Rx (Medicate) – Highly Suspect
- Show Yourself – Highly Suspect
- Hated – Highly Suspect
- Oh Lord – Highly Suspect
- Alone – Highly Suspect
This list is based on a combination of Billboard chart performance, radio airplay, and critical acclaim. It includes a variety of rock and roll subgenres, from alternative rock to hard rock to heavy metal.
TOP CHRISTIAN ROCK SONGS OF 2017 IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER
- Way Maker – Leeland
- Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) – Hillsong United
- Reckless Love – Cory Asbury
- Even If – Elevation Worship
- This Is Me – Jeremy Camp
- Holy Spirit – Francesca Battistelli
- You Say – Lauren Daigle
- You Alone – Kari Jobe
- Who You Are – Bethel Music
- Do It Again – Elevation Worship
- Lion and the Lamb – Bethel Music
SOME COMMON THEMES IN SONGS OF THE 2017 BILLBOARD HOT 100
Some common themes in songs of the 2017 Billboard Hot 100 include:
Love and relationships: This is a classic theme that is popular in many genres of music, and it was certainly well-represented on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017. Songs such as “Shape of You,” “Despacito (Remix),” and “I’m the One” all explore different aspects of love and relationships.
Self-confidence: Another popular theme in 2017 was self-confidence. Songs such as “Believer,” “Feel It Still,” and “Humble.” encourage listeners to be proud of who they are and to believe in themselves.
Overcoming adversity: Many songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017 dealt with the theme of overcoming adversity. Songs such as “Still Breathing,” “What Lovers Do,” and “Issues” explore the challenges that people face in life and the strength and resilience that they can show in overcoming them.
Social issues: Some songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017 also addressed social issues such as racism, sexism, and poverty. Songs such as “This Is Me,” “Praying,” and “Issues” speak out against injustice and inequality.
Overall, the songs on the 2017 Billboard Hot 100 reflected a wide range of human experiences and emotions. They were catchy, thought-provoking, and relatable, which is why they were so popular with listeners.
Here are some specific examples of songs that explore each of these themes:
Love and relationships:
- Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
- Despacito (Remix) by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
- I’m the One by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper
- Stay by Zedd and Alessia Cara
- Attention by Charlie Puth
Self-confidence:
- Believer by Imagine Dragons
- Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man
- Humble. by Kendrick Lamar
- Bad Things by Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello
- Scars to Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara
Overcoming adversity:
- Still Breathing by Green Day
- What Lovers Do by Maroon 5 featuring SZA
- Issues by Julia Michaels
- Praying by Kesha
- New Rules by Dua Lipa
Social issues:
- This Is Me by Keala Settle
- Praying by Kesha
- Issues by Julia Michaels
MOST POPULAR MUSIC GENRES OF 2017
The most popular genres in music in 2017 were:
Hip hop/R&B: This genre was the most streamed genre in the United States in 2017, accounting for 25.1% of total music consumption. Some of the most popular hip hop/R&B artists of 2017 included Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Cardi B, and Post Malone.
Pop: Pop music was also very popular in 2017, with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Bruno Mars topping the charts.
Rock: Rock music continued to be a popular genre in 2017, with bands such as Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, and Twenty One Pilots releasing successful albums.
Latin music: Latin music experienced a surge in popularity in 2017, with artists such as Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Despacito topping the charts.
Electronic dance music (EDM): EDM was also popular in 2017, with DJs such as Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, and The Chainsmokers releasing successful singles.
Other popular genres in music in 2017 included country music, alternative music, and Christian music.
It is important to note that the popularity of different genres varies from country to country. For example, K-pop is very popular in South Korea, but it is not as popular in other countries.
Hip hop/R&B became the most popular music genre in the United States in 2017, for the first time ever. This was a significant milestone, as rock music had been the most popular genre for many years.
There are a number of factors that contributed to the rise of hip hop/R&B in 2017. One factor is the growing popularity of streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. These services make it easy for listeners to discover and listen to new music, and they have helped to expose hip hop/R&B to a wider audience.
Another factor is the increasing diversity of the hip hop/R&B genre. In the past, hip hop/R&B was often seen as a male-dominated genre, but in recent years there has been a growing number of successful female artists, such as Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, and Rihanna. The genre has also become more inclusive of different subgenres, such as trap, mumble rap, and Latin hip hop.
Finally, hip hop/R&B has benefited from the success of a number of high-profile artists, such as Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Post Malone. These artists have released critically acclaimed albums and have won numerous awards, which has helped to raise the profile of the genre.
The rise of hip hop/R&B is a positive development for the music industry. It shows that the genre is constantly evolving and that it is still relevant to a wide audience. It is also encouraging to see that the genre is becoming more inclusive and diverse.