It’s not surprising to see pop artists try to break the mold and start experimenting with other types of music. Still, when news came out that country star Taylor Swift will have a dubstep record on her upcoming Red album … we were surprised.
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But, maybe we shouldn’t have been.
For the last three years or so, mainstream acts have been importing more and more dubstep elements into their music.
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Even though there have been examples of failed experimental pop songs using dubstep – let’s not focus on that.
Here are 10 great hip-pop songs that have successfully used dubstep!
Justin Bieber & Big Sean “As Long As You Love Me” (2012)
Jay-Z & Kanye West “Who Gon Stop Me” (2011)
Rihanna “Where Have You Been” (2011)
Skrillex & The Doors “Breakin a Sweat” (2011)
Pitbull “Back in Time” (2012)
Usher “Climax” (2012)
Snoop Dogg, The Hustle Boyz, Chase and Status & Wild Animals “Snoop Dogg Millionaire” (2011)
Britney Spears “Hold It Against Me” (2011)
Korn & Skrillex “Narcissistic Cannibal” (2011)
Chris Brown & Sabrina Antoinette “Trumpet Lights”
