Music is seen as an art form; it represents so much more than just artists and their music. It can connect people in so many different ways. Whether it is spiritually, politically, socially, or for any other reason, most people can relate to music. Music encompasses the world around it, reflecting politics, the economy, and new technology. Because of its frequency and importance to human life, music has also developed into a highly profitable industry. Reebee Garafalo states, “Like and other culture industry in a market economy, the role of music business is fundamentally to transfer its cultural products into financial rewards.” The United States is an economic powerhouse and as a result is one center of music. It serves as a model for the relationship between popular music and that indus