by Ana Goncalves | Jun 8, 2024 | Explainer, International, Opinion
Soca music is a genre that has been around for 50 years. It was the essence of carnival. The drums, the rhythm, the freedom of its music made it so special. Soca music is a crucial part of Trinidad and Tobago culture. Natasha TL Norman is a producer, songwriter that...
by Maximilian Jenz | Jun 8, 2024 | Opinion, TikTok
TikTok, the wildly popular social media platform, has undeniably revolutionized content creation and consumption. However, beneath its surface lies a troubling reality: TikTok significantly reinforces beauty stereotypes by consistently favouring conventionally...
by Kusha Singh | May 31, 2024 | Explainer, Music, TikTok
TikTok’s influence on music is undeniable and pervasive. This platform not only reshapes how artists create, market, and consume songs but also empowers female artists in particular. Over the past decade, the music industry has experienced significant shifts due...
by Kusha Singh | May 31, 2024 | Explainer, Music
The rise of female musicians on TikTok signifies a seismic shift in music discovery. Since its inception, TikTok has served as a launchpad for a myriad of talents, fundamentally altering the music industry landscape. In 2019, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town...
by Sharon Antwi | May 31, 2024 | Explainer, TikTok
Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok are giants in the music industry. Renowned as the world’s leading music company for some of the biggest artists in the world, UMG has much influence. Whilst TikTok has a significant number of users- around 1 billion...