Top Five Songs By Michael Jackson

1. You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson. I like this song because it reminds me of my grand-father who recently passed away. It makes me think that he is always by my side everyday of my life. He is looking over me from above and will always look over me. I also like this song because it is a song that can cheer you up when your sad. This song always seems to make me smile whenever I listen to it. I loved this song that Michael Jackson created and it was one of his greatest hits he ever made! Here is a video of "You Are Not Alone."

2. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson. I absolutely love this song! It makes me in a great mood all the time. I also love hearing the beat of the song. I remember watching a video when he was performing the song at Motown 25 in 1983. He blew the world away and performed an amazing show! That was the start of one of the greatest performers to ever step foot on this Earth. I loved the dance moves he had in this music video as well. Billie Jean was a phenomenal song and Michael Jackson kept going with his hits and songs! Here is a video for "Billie Jean" at the Motown 25 in 1983.

3. Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson. This song makes me think of the passing of Michael Jackson. Also this song makes me think of how the world is in need of a change. This is a great song for society and the ways of people. This song also makes me in a happier mood then before. I enjoy listening to it whenever I can. I love the beat and words of wisdom from Michael Jackson. He was such a great influence on people and how they should act. Here is a video for "Man in the Mirror."

4. Beat It by Michael Jackson. This one of my favorite songs Michael Jackson ever created! It is a fantastic example of an up-beat song and could make anyone dance! I remember listening to this song in the car when I was about 8 years old and I always used to dance. This was my mother's and I favorite song and we always listened to it. This song also shows off Michael Jackson's great dance moves and great musical style. Here is the music video for "Beat It."

5. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson. This song makes me so happy! I love this song. I enjoy seeing Michael and how young and talented he really was. He was a great performer and this was one of his finest hits. This song makes me get up and just dance to the beat. This song also puts out a great message. To never stop until you get over it. Never start something if you are just going to stop immediately. Michael never stopped performing, that is why he went down as one of the greatest performers. Here is a music video of "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough."

Occupy Wall Street is Blowing Up Media

Occupy Wall Street is a leaderless movement/revolution with people of many ethnicities, genders, and political positions. The movement began in the center of New York's Wall Street financial district. The people are mainly protesting about social and economic inequality. The movement has now spread from New York to over 600 communities and 70 major cities in the United States. Over 100,000 people are now protesting across the United States. On October 15, the "Occupy" protests spread to over 900 cities worldwide. This has not only impacted the lives of people around the world but it has now impacted the media. Media has been now focused its coverage on Occupy Wall Street. It has been one of the hottest topics on news stations and even social networks. Some social networks like Facebook and Twitter turned Occupy Wall Street into a trending topic. People are focus on Occupy Wall Street wherever they go. They hear about it in newspapers and the talk around town! The movement has changed the lifestyles of many and is impacting media as a whole. I actually support what the people are doing all across the globe. I support the movement because I believe that it is time for the great businesses and monopolies to pay attention to the people and their needs. Government also needs to pay attention to the people as well. The government shouldn't be backing up these businesses and monopolies. The government has one thing to worry about and that is the well-being of the people. Through these movements, the people are speaking out for what they want and what they deserve!

My Relatives Music Taste

For this assignment, I decided to interview my mother, Valarie Kaiser. I interviewed her on different aspects of music such as who she listened to when she was younger and who she is listening to now. When my mother was younger, she mainly listened to Motown and easy rock. Nothing hardcore or "angry." She always listened to Michael Jackson and Diana Ross & the Supremes. She always seemed to go to many different concerts such as Styx, Earth Wind and Fire, and Queen as well. Her favorite concert when she was younger was the Earth Wind and Fire concert. She said she had a blast! Now, her music preference has completely changed. She still does listen to Motown and easy rock, but recently she has been loving pop like Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas. She also likes Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. Her favorite artists now are the Black Eyed Peas and Adele. She recently saw the Black Eyed Peas at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. She loved seeing the Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, and Lady Gaga. But she still goes to her easy rock concert like Neil Diamond. To me, I believe my music preference has definately changed over time. When I was a child, I listened to Michael Jackson and Journey. But once I started growing older and older, I started listening to hip-hop such as Eminem and Dr. Dre. Now, I still listen to hip-hop and rap but I have been loving alternative music. Bands like Coldplay and Lifehouse are my favorites. I have completely changed my music styles over the years and I believe they will keep changing over and over again!

Five Artists Who Play Happy Music

1. Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole. I believe Iz makes some of the greatest happy music that one could ever imagine. He puts one in a happy mood whenever they listen to him. I enjoy his music because its calm and relaxed. Whenever I am in a terrible mood, I listen to Iz to put myself into a much better mood. Even though Iz has passed away, his music lives on and many people enjoy it very much. Iz shows his happy music style through his hit-song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

2. Jack Johnson. Jack Johnson has changed the face of music. Not only through his great talents and popularity but through his style of music. Jack Johnson is carefree and "beachy." He doesn't talk about drugs, sex, alcohol or anything like that. He understands that what comes out of his mouth are his image. He doesn't want to have a bad image. Overall, Jack Johnson puts many people into happy and joyful moods. Johnson shows his happiness through one of his songs called "If I Had Eyes."

3. Jason Mraz. Jason Mraz has recently put his name out on the face of music. He has shown that he has skills not only in making music but attracting people to listen to his music. He makes people be in a better mood then they were ever in. He shows his happiness in many different singles that he has made and produced. Jason Mraz has came a long way to becoming a better musician. Jason Mraz's happiness is seen through his hit song called "I'm Yours."

4. U2. Over time, U2 has changed the face of music. They changed it in a way many artists couldn't have done before. They influenced their music around everyday life and the people. U2 makes people happy by listening to them. Not only do they make people happy and glad but they make people want to think about life and the world. U2 will continue to make people happy and will continue to change the face of music. U2 is seen as having joyful music in one of their hit songs called "Beautiful Day."

5. Bob Marley. Bob Marley has changed reggae music as a whole. Not only did he start the reggae movement, but he changed it. He transformed it into a whole different dimension. Over the years, he has made many different hit singles that are all happy and up-lifting. People listen to his music to put them in a better mood. Bob Marley was a great musician and his generation lives on. I love his music that he plays. One song that Bob Marley shows his happiness with is from his hit single "One Love."