I think “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars/Mark Ronson (2014) and “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake (2016) are strong contenders when it comes to contemporary dance music. They feel as fresh today as they did a decade ago, and I think they will age well because they exemplify the fundamentals of the genre. They’re energetic, catchy, and have a je ne sais quoi that makes them stand out in a crowd. If I’m throwing a party, these two tracks are easily on the track list for the evening.
I don’t think pop music has evolved so much in the last 10 years that either of those songs would be outside of the definition of “contemporary music”.
I mean, it’s still within the “contemporary” timeframe, right? Had they mentioned disco or even 90s/00s pop like Britney and BSBs, I’d understand the disagreement. 😅
I think “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars/Mark Ronson (2014) and “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake (2016) are strong contenders when it comes to contemporary dance music. They feel as fresh today as they did a decade ago, and I think they will age well because they exemplify the fundamentals of the genre. They’re energetic, catchy, and have a je ne sais quoi that makes them stand out in a crowd. If I’m throwing a party, these two tracks are easily on the track list for the evening.
OP: gimme some contemporary music
Rudyharrelson: here’s some songs from a decade ago
^although I have to admit I agree with your choices^
I don’t think pop music has evolved so much in the last 10 years that either of those songs would be outside of the definition of “contemporary music”.
I mean, it’s still within the “contemporary” timeframe, right? Had they mentioned disco or even 90s/00s pop like Britney and BSBs, I’d understand the disagreement. 😅