{"id":8970,"date":"2018-05-21T14:24:35","date_gmt":"2018-05-21T13:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=8970"},"modified":"2019-01-07T16:55:48","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T16:55:48","slug":"tech-references-in-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/05\/21\/tech-references-in-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech references in music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you listen closely to the lyrics of your favourite songs, you might notice some extravagant purchases being mentioned. They might mention their excessive income or their beloved car but what we\u2019ve noticed is more and more artist like to name-drop their favourite electrical item. We\u2019ve listened to some tracks, crunched a few numbers and pulled together the most popular tech-focused words used in music!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uxpDa-c-4Mc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Cell Phone<\/h3>\n<p>A term that\u2019s used across the water but the popularity of this reference probably won\u2019t surprise you. The most referenced type of tech item we found was the trusty cell phone; whilst we opt for the simplified term \u201d\u02dcphone\u2019 or \u201d\u02dcmobile phone\u2019, cell phone helps to keep this specific. For the most part, artists tend to be general about their phones \u201d\u201c maybe to avoid their tracks ageing terribly. I mean, not many of us still have Blackberry phones, Sidekicks or Motorola RAZRs, as much as we would like to. Of more than 1000 references we found, \u201d\u02dccell phone\u2019 accounted for nearly half of them.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Key lyric: \u201cYou used to call me on my cell phone \/ Late night, when you need my love\u201d\u009d<br \/>\nDrake \u201d\u201c Hotline Bling<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WH9C6oLEtOg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">iPhone<\/h3>\n<p>Following closely behind cell phone is the device that helped make Apple the company it is today \u201d\u201c the iPhone. The flagship device has been around for 10 years, selling more than a billion phones since its launch in 2007. Initially a bit of a status symbol, the iPhone has become a more accessible item for most and it referenced more than 200 times as per our research. For the most part, the reference used in lyrics is just the term iPhone, but others have decided to name-drop a specific model. Stalley talked about his iPhone 6 being fully charged on <em>Everything a Dope Boy Ever Wanted<\/em> whereas Bugzy Malone had the older iPhone 5 on track <em>Walk With Me<\/em>. With these devices here to stay, expect these name-drops to keep on coming!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Key lyric: \u201cSee your iPhone camera flashin\u2019 \/ Please step back, it\u2019s my style you\u2019re crampin\u2019.\u201d\u009d<br \/>\nJax Jones ft. RAYE \u201d\u201c You Don\u2019t Know Me \u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_JZom_gVfuw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Nintendo<\/h3>\n<p>Before the PS4 and Xbox One consoles, Nintendo was reigned supreme. For retro gamers, it still is king! Whether it\u2019s a Nintendo 64 or a Game Boy, a whole heap of artists liked to drop this into their tracks. Our ears picked up more than 170 references to the gaming giant, which isn\u2019t too far behind the iPhone. Quite a few rappers have confessed their love for Nintendo; and although it may not be the most popular reference, we\u2019ve seen it mentioned within the last year. It\u2019s a nostalgic one which is why we love it!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Key lyric: \u201cSuper Nintendo, Sega Genesis \/ When I was dead broke, man, I couldn\u2019t picture this\u201d\u009d<br \/>\nNotorious B.I.G \u201d\u201c Juicy<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fMKAvfN_jPU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">PlayStation<\/h3>\n<p>Moving forward, PlayStation is definitely the console of choice for artists now-a-days. It\u2019s got around 40 fewer mentions to its name, but outnumbers Xbox which is what it\u2019s all about, right? The PlayStation Loyal is not exclusive to one genre but credit must be given to Three 6 Mafia who named a song after the console. Eiffel 65 also kind of dedicate track <em>My Console<\/em> to the trusty PlayStation. Not heard it? That\u2019s okay \u201d\u201c no one has heard any Eiffel 65 song aside from <em>Blue (Da Ba Dee)<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Key lyric: \u201cSo please do not try to run game on me (I\u2019m not a PlayStation), Please do not try to run game on me (I\u2019m not a 360)\u201d\u009d<br \/>\nMigos \u201d\u201c Freak No More <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WXxV9g7lsFE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">iPod<\/h3>\n<p>Once again, Apple\u2019s product gets a good few mentions by artists over the years. We get it, the iPod was life-changing when it came out \u201d\u201c housing thousands of songs in one little place that you can carry around with you. Well, artists have paid homage to it over and over again with over 100 references in song. It\u2019s quite a possessive thing; with plenty of songs mention \u201d\u02dcmy iPod\u2019 or \u201d\u02dcyour iPod\u2019 alongside interest into what\u2019s on someone else\u2019s device. We all judge our friend\u2019s music taste, so it\u2019s obviously best to document this lyrically.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Key lyric: \u201cShawty\u2019s like a melody in my head \/ That I can\u2019t keep out, got me singin\u2019 like \/ Na-na-na-na everyday \/ It\u2019s like my iPod stuck on replay&#8221;<br \/>\nIyaz \u201d\u201c Replay <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bKxodgpyGec\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Xbox<\/h3>\n<p>Somewhat trailing behind PlayStation is the Xbox. Z-Ro gave props to the console, by stating \u201cI rather play my Xbox 360\u201d\u009d whereas Hot Chip like to spend time with their family; \u201cBrothers, I can play Xbox with my brother \/ It\u2019s not about who won or lost with my brother\u201d\u009d. With an estimated 134 million consoles sold (of the Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One), this console could continue to feature in songs for years.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Key lyric: \u201cI guess he\u2019s an Xbox and I\u2019m more Atari \/ \u201d\u02dcBout the way you play your game ain\u2019t fair\u201d\u009d<br \/>\nForget You \u201d\u201c CeeLo Green<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bHgHnSlIC8k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">FaceTime<\/h3>\n<p>Okay, not a specific kind of device, but it is one of the iPod, iPad and iPhone\u2019s biggest selling points. These references are pretty high too \u201d\u201c we counted almost 70 &#8211; so it wouldn\u2019t be right not to include it! The revolutionary way of having a video conversation from your phone or device has changed how we communicate forever so artists can\u2019t help but give a little nod to it. 21 Savage dedicated a whole song to this function on his debut album, <em>Issa Album<\/em>, as did Lotto Boyzz with \u201d\u02dc<em>FaceTime Me\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Key lyric: \u201cAnd distance is stress, not what I need \/ FaceTime&#8217;s, only I see her face on live feed\u201d\u009d<br \/>\nDown for Me &#8211; G-Eazy &amp; Carnage ft. 24hrs <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I9pF2ZzsksA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Samsung<\/h3>\n<p>One of the least referenced tech items was Samsung. This might be because it\u2019s harder to rhyme with, or casually slip into a song which shows by the fact we counted a mere 15 mentions. Young Money seem fond of this kind of device as both Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj have referenced it. Arguably Apple\u2019s biggest competitor, but when it comes to music, it just doesn\u2019t flow well. iPhone won this round.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Key lyric: \u201cI be on your Samsung and your Android \/ You\u2019re 29, unemployed \/ And I\u2019m just filling up banks like Lloyd\u201d\u009d<br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Pagans \u201d\u201c Bugzy Malone<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Next time you hear to one of your favourite tracks, listen out for a tech reference! Planning on upgrading your phone or tablet? Get your hands on refurbished tech at <a href=\"https:\/\/store.musicmagpie.co.uk\/\">musicMagpie Store<\/a> with an amazing 12 month warranty!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you listen closely to the lyrics of your favourite songs, you might notice some extravagant purchases being mentioned. They might mention their excessive income or their beloved car but what we\u2019ve noticed is more and more artist like to name-drop their favourite electrical item. We\u2019ve listened to some tracks, &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":8971,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[159,4],"tags":[1581,1878],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8970"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8970"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8970\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8975,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8970\/revisions\/8975"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8971"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}