A group of seniors reacted to Post Malone's music for the first time, specifically his songs "White Iverson" and "Better Now." They initially found his style confusing, comparing it to a mix of hip-hop and reggae. Some appreciated his voice and storytelling, while others were put off by his lyrics and style. However, after listening to "Better Now," they were more impressed by his ability to tell a story and his vocal range. When asked if they would recommend Post Malone to others, some said they would, citing his talent and unique style, while others were less enthusiastic. The seniors also discussed the impact of the internet on the music industry, noting that it allows artists to gain popularity and get discovered without the need for record labels.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The artist being discussed is Post Malone.
2. Post Malone is 22 years old.
3. His latest album was streamed over 78 million times in one day.
4. Post Malone initially found success when a music blogger started to pick up his independently-released song, "White Iverson".
5. After the music video for "White Iverson" hit a million views in one month, record labels started taking interest in him.
6. Post Malone's album "Beerbongs & Bentleys" was recently released.
7. The song "Better Now" is off the album "Beerbongs & Bentleys".
8. The song "Better Now" is currently the most-played track in the US, according to Spotify.
9. Post Malone's music is a mix of hip-hop and reggae.
10. Justin Bieber got his start on YouTube.
11. Record labels often discover new artists through online platforms like YouTube and social media.