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American pop

American pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of the United States. Explore key artists and related styles.

About American pop

American pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of the United States.

From Wikipedia

American popular music (also referred to as "American Pop") is popular music produced in the United States and is a part of American pop culture. Distinctive styles of American popular music emerged early in the 19th century, and in the 20th century the American music industry developed a series of new forms of music, using elements of blues and other genres. These popular styles included country, R&B, jazz and rock. The 1960s and 1970s saw a number of important changes in American popular music, including the development of a number of new styles, such as heavy metal, punk, soul, and hip hop.

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What is American pop?

American pop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of the United States.

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