Ever since I was little, I’ve always remembered hearing my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles always
say, “People don’t make music like they
used to.”

I never understood why they said that, until I was old enough to grasp music and understand it. As I got older,
I started to realize what they were
saying was true.

I have been surrounded by music from the ‘90s and 2000s practically all my life. Listening to music from back then and comparing it to now, it’s completely different.
I’ve always gravitated toward
throwback music because of the nostalgic feeling, the messages the music gave and just the overall feeling I
get when I hear my favorite throwback
track.

Listening to the music artists used to write back then, I feel there was more passion, emotion and deep feelings put
into it. Artists cared about the quality of the production and the lyrics during this time period.
Songs in that era quickly became iconic pieces of music that allowed their listeners to connect with them on a deeper level.

We do have some artists who are excellent writers nowadays, but a lot of the songs that are mainstream almost sound the same production wise and tell the same story lyrically.

During the ‘90s and 2000s, we saw a rise in new and diverse genres. There were artists of many different genres releasing different and unique things. During this day and age, I feel even though artists are in the same genre, their music still sounds the same. Let’s use the pop genre for an
example.

If I turn on a playlist with the newest pop hits, they are most likely gonna sound the same production wise
or storyline. Granted, most 2000’s pop songs gave the same vibe, but each had a different quality that made them stand out and sound different. I feel there aren’t any artists today that are simply iconic musicians. In my opinion, I have yet to see an artist genuinely make a statement and
contribution to the music industry like
artists used to do.

Yes, we have artists like Taylor Swift, but I don’t believe that she has made an impact on music like someone like
Mariah Carey or Britney Spears. Finally, the feeling I get when listening to throwback music is something
indescribable. I love turning on a song and instantly getting taken back to a moment I had in my childhood. Whether it’s a good or bad time, it’s always so comforting to reminisce and cherish different memories.

Even though I love some of the music that is coming out recently, I will always stick to my ‘90s and 2000s to listen to on a daily basis due to the connections I have and can make with the tracks, the diversity of the songs and that feeling of traveling back in time whenever I hit play on my playlist.