Pop, Rock, Alternative, Hip-Hop, and Country are the few of the popular music genres to date. Trying to find different music to start listening to can be hard, but here are a few introductory songs that will make it easier to explore new genres

Pop:

• “Say So” by Doja Cat
• “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” by Ariana Grande
• “NO” by Meghan Trainer
• “Young Dumb & Broke” by Khalid 
• “New Americana” by Halsey

Rock: 

• “What I Got” by Sublime 
• “Just a Girl” by No Doubt 
• “Lo/Hi” by the Black Keys 
• “Californication” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “Original Prankster” by The OffSpring 

Alternative: 

•  “Are You Bored Yet?” by Wallows 
•  “Cry Baby” by Neighborhood
•  “Black Madonna” by Cage the Elephant 
•  “The Less I Know the Better” by Tame Impala 
• “After the Storm” by Kali Uchis 

Hip-Hop: 

• “Fade” by Kanye West 
• “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G
• “KOD” by J.Cole 
• “It’s a Vibe” by 2 Chainz 
• “Bounce Back” by Big Sean

Country: 

• “Greatest Love Story” by Lanco 
• “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum 
• “Born to Love You” by Lanco 
• “I Hope” by Gabby Barrett 
• “One Thing Right” by Marshmello and Kane Brown 

Soul:

• “Respect” by Aretha Franklin 
•  “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell 
•  “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder 
•  “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse
•  “Everyday People” by Sly and the Family Stone 

Rap: 

•  “Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio 
•  “Push It” by Salt-N-Pepa 
•  “Stan” by Eminem  
• “Straight Outta Compton” by N.W.A
• “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang