Pop music originated in the 1950s from rock and roll and other youth music styles of that time in Britain. It is a genre that aims for mass appeal by borrowing from various other styles like urban, dance, rock, and Latin music. Pop music tends to have catchy melodies and beats that attract a wide variety of age groups. It focuses more on craftsmanship, recording, and technology rather than live performances or progressive developments in music. Some pioneering pop artists mentioned include Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna.