The rise of technology
On August 6th, 1991, this thing was invented
What is the internet?
This video sharing website went live on February 14th, 2005
What is Youtube?
Name that song: "And now the dudes are linin' up 'cause they hear we got swagger
But we kick 'em to the curb unless they look like Mick Jagger"
Tik Tok by Ke$ha
This viral internet video featuring a catchy electronic tune and a flying cuddly animal was one of the first to see the "10 hour" format
What is "Nyan Cat"?
Though the cell phone was invented in 1973, the Motorola StarTAC was the first of these on the market in 1996.
What is a flip phone?
This now-superstar's career started when a video of him singing Ne-yo's "So Sick" went viral.
Who is Justin Bieber?
"Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen
This Disney Channel Original movie gave a whole new generation a reason to love both basketball and stage productions.
What is High School Musical?
This product was unveiled on June 29th, 2007, forever changing the tech market.
What is an iPhone?
This short-form video platform, released in September of 2016, is now considered one of the most influential parts of the music industry.
What is Tiktok?
Name that song: "But I keep cruising
Can't stop, won't stop moving
It's like I got this music in my mind
Saying it's gonna be alright"
The app "songify" launched a whole new generation of autotuning popular videos into songs, including "hide your kids, hide your wife" and "double rainbow all the way across the sky" by allowing people easy access to this music production technique
what is autotune?
What is Google?
This social media influencer-turned-singer got a start to her career because of her little sister's dancing videos.
Who is Dixie D'Amelio?
Name that song: "Boy you got my heartbeat runnin' away
Beating like a drum and it's coming your way"
"Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj
These "memes" consisted of relatable sayings over cute animal pictures
This music purchasing/downloading platform was released to the public on January 9th, 2001.
What is iTunes?
This artist was considered one of the first musicians to go "viral", thanks to a Youtube video demonstrating the dance to his song "Crank That"
Who is Soulja Boy?
"You know you love me, I know you care
Just shout whenever and I'll be there"
"Baby" by Justin Bieber
This video has nearly a billion views on Youtube, though very few people ever watch it willingly.