Billy Joel Evolution

Billy Joel in my book is one of the greatest performers of all time on the piano and singing, followed closely by Elton John. During Billy's freshman year of college he skipped class almost every day to play the piano. He never got his high school diploma, but instead he went out playing and performing at local bars and diners. 

Eventually he worked his was up the ladder until he was performing in a big city, where a producer snatched him up from the bar floor. Unlike some artist Billy always has a say in what music he will sing. Every one of his songs he has helped write and produce. 

Not only did Mr. Joel have several very successful albums singles, but he also produced music for movies. Like the Lion King! 

My Favorite song of his would have to be Scenes From An Italian Restaurant. This is my favorite because it switches tempos so many times, and also has a huge very challenging piano solo in it! It's incredible. It is so easy for me to relate to his music because I have played the piano since I was four years old! 

Justin Bieber Evolution

This truthfully isn't an evolution of Justin's career, more of a rant of my opinion. Justin Bieber may be the most hated yet loved singer in the entire world. The paparazzi will harass him to the end of time, and the people who think he is just a punk kid will also support him. But despite all of the hate and rudeness spewed at him, his fans are the most loyal supporters in the world. Doesn't matter to the 'Beliebers' because he can do no wrong. Not going to lie, I really do like Justin's music, but I don't support all the actions he takes. Such as his recent call to court for vandalizing his neighbors house, drinking and driving, and drag racing in LasVegas. So what, he has made some mistakes, but he is just a teen and that is what the public keeps forgetting. The social media now days has news spreading faster than ever. So just one little slip up is broad-casted to the entire world in a matter of seconds. Teens do stupid stuff like this every day, yet never have been ridiculed like he has. 

Some may argue his circumstances are different. He is a role model to millions we know, but those follows are the ones that realize that everyone makes mistakes. While those who despise him endlessly are the ones that make all the negative comments. Whether it is his new album being too provocative to too prepubescent. Always finding something to complain about and something to point out to bring him down. No wonder he is going through such a rough time. How would you like it if you were watched like a hawk and everything you did was considered wrong, wouldn't you go a little crazy too? 

From girls claiming the are pregnant with his child to people impersonating him in public, Justin has been through some tough times. He incorporates these rough patches into his music. The song Maria is about the girl who claimed they had a fling during his tour, said the baby she was carrying was his. 

I think that Justin's album 'Believe' album was a cry for help. His desperation for approval from the public was something he needed and craved. Since 'Believe' was released he has been releasing a few singles here and there. Some are very provocative and rap like, unlike anything he has ever done before. In February of 2014 he tweeted 'worst birthday ever' and 2 days later stated 'I'm done, retiring'. He announced he was taking a break from music for a while so he could develop himself for the time being. Since then he has gotten a little better. Moving back to Canada was a good decision for now, hopefully at home he can pull himself together before he dives back into the harsh music world.

Ariana Grande Evolution

You may know her as Kat on the hit Nickelodeon TV shows 'Victorious' and 'Sam & Kat', but in the real world her name is Ariana. This cute bubbly red head may be known for her ditsyness in the acting world, but in the music world she is known for her incredibly high range and amazing vibrato. She has been a huge hit in the music world so far with only dropping one album, and she has done several collaborations with Mack Miller, Iggy Azela, and Justin Bieber.

Ariana can sing four octaves in light soprano which is crazy! she has been attending performance schools in her home state of Florida since she was ten, and started her acting career premiering first in several home town musicals before performing on broadway. Eventually she made her way to the TV screen appearing as a guest star on iCarly, and eventually starring in her very own show 'Sam & Kat' where she co-hosts with Jeanette McCurdy (former iCarly co-host). Ariana has naturally brown hair, but ever since she has started in the Nickelodeon show biz she has sported the bright red hair. It's really like a trademark for her now! 

Miss Grande is by far a HUGE pop and hip hop artist in every sense of the word. Yet she does covers on older music, such as Billy Joel's song 'Vienna'. She will remake the music behind it and sing it in her own style. It's quite good actually! In Vienna, she actually is the one playing the piano to a style of the song that she wrote! Her music skills not only vocally but also instrumentally are phenomenal. Overall I can say as an artist I am a big fan of hers, I'm not really digging the whole dumb act on the television though. That is just my personal preference. My favorite song of hers at the moment would have to be her recently released single Problem.

One Direction Evolution

One Direction has seemed to make it bigger than any other boy band of this day. They have surpassed many other boy bands such as '5 Seconds Of Summer', and 'Mindless Behavior'. Their music basically speaks the words of every teen girls dream boyfriend. But they don't only write sappy love songs, they also have quite a few party songs. 

One Direction is a UK boy band that originated on the show the 'X' Factor. They had originally all gone into the show individually, and didn't make it. So their show mentor Simon Cowell suggested they enter as a group, and they made it in! They did not win 'X' Factor, actually they placed third in their group. But they have made it even bigger than the first place winner! 

The group consists of 5 boys, Zayn Malik ,Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Louis Tomlinson. The Favorite of the groups by all teen girls tends to be Harry, for his gorgeous blue eyes and cute smirk. He is the joker of the groups. Each of the boys seem to carry their own unique personality. Zayn is the mysterious one, Liam is the mature one, Harry is the heartthrob, Niall is the childish, and Louis is the quiet one. That right there I think plays a major role in their success, because there is something for everyone to like! 

So far One Direction has produced three albums. Each having their own little flair of the perfect relationship that every girl wants. But as each album is dropped you notice that they get more mature bit by bit. My favorite album is 'Midnight Memories' their most recent album. My favorite song on that album would have to be Happily.