Google 5: Artists Who Changed Music In 2011

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Great music movements happen when the right talent finds inspiration at just the right time and place. In essence, it strikes like lightning, and every year a handful of artists align themselves with the zeitgeist. We've zeroed in on five candidates who meet this criterion. They're not alone, but each of them formed and implemented a singular vision that has forever altered the course of music. Google celebrates their accomplishments in 2011, and look forward to hearing how they continue to redefine music.

[@EVEHOLT3141]

I do love all of these artists, but come on! No James Blake?

[@josephdavidjones_]

Nice to know everyone's still so closed minded you'd think by now everyone could listen to shabazz just easily as they can listen to cut copy

[@NomadGT]

Sad that most of you on her are so closed minded and stuck on the mainstream nipple. Music is artistic and interpitive. Kuddos to google for bringing more non mainstream artists to the live light.

[@kingcellous]

why was lil b the basedgod not on here

[@kodiaknamaste]

Same ol craps imo

[@JuanRodriguezJr]

Why isn't The Weeknd on this list?