Rosalía Pushes Pop Boundaries on "Lux"
On her intense and expansive album Lux, Rosalía challenges the conventions of pop music. Unlike many artists who embrace a lighter pop persona, she stands out with a distinct style rooted in flamenco.
Pop Trends and Contrast
Recently, many performers have shifted towards polished, mainstream pop. Taylor Swift, once known as a "tortured poet," now calls herself a "showgirl," releasing concise song collections produced by hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback. The rising fictional group Huntr/x from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters also embodies this pop trend. Demi Lovato returned to a superficial club sound with the track "Fast," reflected in the album title It’s Not That Deep. Even Machine Gun Kelly, transitioning from rap to rock, made a playful but heavily mocked pop attempt with "Cliché."
Rosalía's Unique Artistic Identity
Rosalía distinguishes herself as a classically trained flamenco singer from Spain who captivated an international audience with her 2018 album El Mal Querer. This work combined delicate flamenco with pop influences and originated as her thesis at the prestigious Catalonia College of Music.
“It’s a pop song, man,” MGK said in response to criticism of his pop-style pivot, highlighting how many artists now navigate similar genre blending.
Summary
Rosalía’s album Lux redefines pop by blending flamenco roots with bold experimentation, setting her apart from mainstream trends.
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