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From a string of surprise releases to her openly revealing public persona, Ariana Grande has redefined what it means to be a pop star today.
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Even before the advent of streaming, musicians rewrote the rules and delighted fans with surprise albums. Here are some that shook the industry.
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Restlessly innovative, Maroon 5 released ‘It Won’t Be Soon Before Long’ in 2007, kick-starting their crossover assault on the pop and dance worlds.
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Steeped in tradition while pushing music into new frontiers, modern R&B has infiltrated the mainstream and become the go-to sound for pop music.
