The music scene is more prosperous, more vibrant, and more diverse than ever. People enjoy different music events, especially after the 2020 and 2021 uncertainty. But 2022 was a very different year. Although there is still uncertainty, we finally got a chance to have more fun and attend as many concerts as possible. So, the last year of 2022 was rich with shows in the USA and worldwide. Many new stars appeared and gained global popularity, but unfortunately, we lost many musicians and artists for various reasons.
Proof of the great musical activity is the numerous tickets sold through ticket services such as gotStubs. In 2022, we were interested in live concerts, sporting events, and live music in clubs, as well as symphony concerts and theater performances.
Fans were overjoyed with Taylor Swift’s new album, the return of Bone Thugs N’ Harmony to a full lineup, and Bad Bunny’s concerts that proved to be the top musical event of the year. We often went to concerts in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and New York, but also all over the world.
So, we can single out a few highlights in this 2022 recap but also see what might happen on the music scene during 2023.
Bad Bunny as Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny performed hundreds of concerts throughout the year. Immediately after one tour, he scheduled another, and the concerts did not stop until the end of 2022. This artist from Puerto Rico proved to us that the language of music is universal and that there are no obstacles when the message shared is recognized by the audience.
Tickets for Bad Bunny’s concerts were in huge demand through ticketing services, and there was an incident where fans unknowingly bought fake tickets for concerts in Mexico. The singer had a great year, so we understand why he wanted to take a break from performing in 2023, although we’re hoping for at least a new studio song or album.
Taylor Swift with Records in Every Way Possible
When Taylor Swift announced her new album Midnights, almost everyone knew it would instantly become one of the most listened to in music history.
This is the 10th album for Taylor Swift, who started her career as a country singer. The inspiration for the album is the sleepless nights of the singer’s life. From the moment the album came out until today, it has broken several records, including the most streams in one day on Spotify, and on the Billboard Hot 100 list, there were 10 top 10 songs from one album in one week.
Apart from the US, this album reached high positions on the charts in Australia, Canada, France, Spain, the UK, Germany, and Italy. Some of the songs immediately went viral on TikTok.
In 2023, Taylor goes on tour, and the ticket demand is so great that the ticket services can’t handle so much traffic and requests. The tour will start in Glendale and ends in Inglewood, and in the meantime, Taylor will offer performances in Minneapolis, Cincinnati, Seattle, Santa Clara, Denver, and several other exciting locations. Therefore, anyone who wants to visit such an incredible event should hurry to buy concert tickets in Ohio, California, Washington, or wherever it is closest to you at the moment.
The Call of the 2000s Hip-Hop Scene at the Super Bowl
Many will agree that the performance of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige was a huge highlight but also a real historical moment for millennials who looked back on better times.
At the beginning of the 2000s, the rap and hip-hop scene was more decadent than ever, with many new names but also proven legends. Their example is followed by younger stars, who learned important lessons from the veterans of the scene.
We have to say that this was one of the most successful half-time performances of all time, and the audience is looking forward to Eminem scheduling as many concerts as possible in the coming period.
Sounds that are Already Familiar to us
If we remember 2022 by anything, it’s by sampling songs we already know well. If it seemed to you that the music scene was a rehash of something you already know, then you were indeed right.
There are many examples of using the same musical samples but also complete remakes of once-popular songs.
For example, the song “Creepin” by Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, and 21 Savage is a cover of “I Don’t Wanna Know” by Mario Winans, which in turn uses a sample from the Fugees’ “Ready or Not.” However, music connoisseurs know that it starts with Enya “Boadicea” as the source of the sample.
Doja also used a sample of Eve and Gwen Stefani’s famous “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” in the song “Central Cee.” You’ll recognize a sample from Eazy-E’s “Eazy-Duz-It” in The Game & Kanye West’s “Eazy,” while Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” has a similar theme to World’s Famous Supreme Team’s “Hey DJ.”
So if the music in 2022 sounded familiar to you, then you were absolutely right.
Music Artists Who Died in 2022
Unfortunately, in 2022 we also lost many notable musical names, including Coolio, Meat Loaf, and Taylor Hawkins. In 2022 we also lost Vangelis, Alan White, Andy Fletcher, Aaron Carter, Christine McVie, Maxi Jazz, and Olivia Newton-John.
This part of life is inevitable, but the music scene still remains active in honor of all those who have ever contributed to the affirmation of music. It seems to all of us that we suddenly lost a lot of music stars from 2020 onwards, but their eternal stamp on the scene remains. And we are sure that they will continue to live with all of us in this way.
Final Words
Finally, we are sure that 2023 will bring many exciting moments for all of us, as well as many concerts that we can attend without any restrictions. We all deserve it, and there is no better treat than a favorite concert, album, or new song from your favorite artist.
We really hope 2023 will be more exciting than 2022 if it’s possible to accomplish that.
