Dance-pop
Dance-pop is a genre of electronic music with its own unique characteristics and history.
About
Dance-pop is a subgenre of pop music and dance music that originated in the early 1980s. It is generally up-tempo music intended for nightclubs with the intention of being danceable but also suitable for contemporary hit radio. It developed from post-disco, new wave, and synth-pop.
History
Dance-pop emerged in the early 1980s as a fusion of post-disco, new wave, and synth-pop. Producers and artists sought to create music that was both danceable and radio-friendly. It gained prominence throughout the 1980s and 1990s with artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Paula Abdul achieving massive success. The genre has continued to evolve, incorporating elements of other electronic and pop styles.