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The wild story behind the No. 1 hit polarising the world
Manage episode 375674872 series 3373246
The biggest song in the world right now is Rich Men North of Richmond, a controversial country anthem. But is it's success really organic, or is it part of a right-wing plot to take over the charts?
Osman, Thomas and Mel discuss the song's popularity and its politics amid the massive surge country music is experiencing. Songs from Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs are dominating the charts, representing a significant shift away from pop and hip-hop.
So why is country so popular right now, and what does it mean about how we consume music?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
116 episódios
Manage episode 375674872 series 3373246
The biggest song in the world right now is Rich Men North of Richmond, a controversial country anthem. But is it's success really organic, or is it part of a right-wing plot to take over the charts?
Osman, Thomas and Mel discuss the song's popularity and its politics amid the massive surge country music is experiencing. Songs from Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs are dominating the charts, representing a significant shift away from pop and hip-hop.
So why is country so popular right now, and what does it mean about how we consume music?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
116 episódios
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