That really is a matter of opinion. How much impact the song had is really up for debate.
Two that come to mind are Sugar Hill Gang's "Rapper's Delight," and Blondie's "Rapture." (I think "Rapture" actually did more to broaden the exposure and acceptance of rap.)
Charts music is music that qualifies for inclusion in any of the Billboard music charts.
John Hammond
it got as high as #7 on the US music charts, #5 in Canada
Pop mainstream music relates to indie pop music in many ways. While both genres are considered pop, one is designed for commercial and mainstream audiences. The other, of course, is independent in nature and designed for indie and alternative music lovers.
Weekly
Charts music is music that qualifies for inclusion in any of the Billboard music charts.
kurtis blow
Yes it is one of the most mainstream music genres currently in the world.
the band that, perhaps more than any other, helped propel rock music into mainstream America was the Beatles.
The anagram of the name music charts is "Christ! A scum."
MTV music charts of 2009 are available for viewing from the MTV website. These music charts are viewable from online websites like, Top 40 Charts and Official Charts.
Anyone curious to know what types of music is played on the radio station Hot FM they would find that there is quite a variety of music that is played on this station. Ranging from pop, to mainstream rock, indie rock and even the songs on the top charts.
John Hammond
Perhaps the best way one can consult the BBC music ranking charts is on their official website. Their website lists music ranking charts on songs played on their radio stations, as well as general UK music charts.
it got as high as #7 on the US music charts, #5 in Canada
pop
Pop mainstream music relates to indie pop music in many ways. While both genres are considered pop, one is designed for commercial and mainstream audiences. The other, of course, is independent in nature and designed for indie and alternative music lovers.