1) Rock (33.8%). Rock music is one of the most popular genres of music in the world right now with rock bands attracting massive audiences around the globe. Although within itself it carries various forms of sub genres based on influences like- Alternate rock, Progressive rock, Classical rock, Psychedelic Rock, Indie Rock, etc.
2) Pop (31.0%). Pop music is a term for popular music. Pop music is centred on rhythm and beats which promote dancing. The high appeal to this kind of music was also drawn from the rise of MTV and cult figures like Michael Jackson and Madonna.
3) Dance (8.3%). There are two sub-genres of dance which is just normal dance music and then electronic dance music. Dance music is produced largely for nightclubs, raves and festivals. It is also used by DJs to produced remixes from them.
4) R&B (5.7%). A style of music developed by African Americans that combines blues and jazz, characterised by a strong back beat and repeated variations on syncopated instrumental phrases. R&B was formed on the foundation of Rock and Roll.
5) Hip Hop (3.6%) Another term for hip-hop is rap music, this has become increasingly popular over the last few years with help from artists like Eminem. Rap artists are more likely to appear as a "featured" on a popular song because hip-hop music by itself isn't majorly popular.
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