Fake Popularity in the Music Industry

May 13, 2026, 12:06
EuropeEntertainment

Introduction

Some people use computers and bots to make singers look popular.

Main Body

A company called Chaotic Good Projects uses many iPhones. They make fake posts on social media. This makes people think a singer is famous. Some companies also pay for fake plays on Spotify. A man named Chris Anokute says this is cheating. He says it is not real marketing. This happened in the past too. In the 1950s, people paid radio stations for songs. In the 1970s, a record company paid money to change the music charts.

Conclusion

The music industry still uses money and technology to make fake success.

Learning

🕒 Time Travel with Verbs

Look at how the story changes from Now to Before.

Right Now (Present)

  • Companies use iPhones.
  • This makes people think.
  • This is cheating.

A Long Time Ago (Past)

  • People paid radio stations.
  • A company paid money.
  • This happened in the 1950s.

💡 Simple Rule: When we talk about the 1950s or 1970s, we don't use 'pay' or 'happen'. We change the word to show the time has passed.

Pay → Paid Happen → Happened

Quick List for A2:

  • Is →\rightarrow Was
  • Use →\rightarrow Used
  • Make →\rightarrow Made

Vocabulary Learning

people (n.)
A group of individuals.
Example:People in the park were walking their dogs.
use (v.)
To employ or apply.
Example:She uses a computer to write her essay.
computers (n.)
Electronic machines that process data.
Example:Many students use computers for research.
bots (n.)
Automated software programs that perform tasks.
Example:Bots can post messages on social media.
singers (n.)
People who sing.
Example:The singers performed at the concert.
popular (adj.)
Well-liked or admired by many.
Example:The popular movie attracted many viewers.
company (n.)
An organization that provides goods or services.
Example:The company launched a new product.
posts (n.)
Messages or updates shared online.
Example:She made a post about her vacation.
social media (n.)
Online platforms for sharing information.
Example:They use social media to connect with friends.
famous (adj.)
Known by many people.
Example:The famous artist signed autographs.