Vocabulary

• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• deal with
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
• substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• turn heads: To attract noticing or admiration from others.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
• intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
• rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
• material: Cloth; fabric
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• compromise: To weaken your position or views
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• decade: Period of 10 years
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
• vivid: Having very clear details and seeming to be real
• appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• asylum: Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
• distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
• blend: To combine different elements or substances
• lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
• bust: To arrest people involved in crime
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• praise: To express approval of something or someone
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• cult: Small extreme religious group
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• hail: To speak of something with admiration/excitement
• piece: A counter in a board game
• reception: Front desk area of an organization or building
• reunion: Act of people meeting after being apart
• plight: Difficult situation
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
• catchy: Being easy to like, remember (of songs)
• pulse: Regular beating of a heart
• explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
• millennium: Period of time that lasts one thousand years
• visionary: Thinking about the future in an imaginative way
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• acclaim: To give strong or public praise to
• sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
• captivate: To catch and hold someone's interest; charm
• group: Two or more musicians who play music together
• lizard: Reptile with scales and a long body and tail
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
• post: To send a letter or package using stamps
• hardcore: (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
• wit: Ability to make clever jokes and remarks quickly
• band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
• rancid: With an unpleasant smell or taste, like sour milk
• platinum: Very expensive silver-colored metal
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
• thunderstorm: Storm with heavy rain with thunder and lightning
• funk: Feeling of fear; sadness
• breakout: Escape from jail
• underrate: To undervalue or underestimate
• reggae: Type of popular Caribbean music