do you think you are "in" when you have the latest songs in your music player?

I felt left out when I was in the 5th and 6th grade when everyone else was listening to rap and r&b, I wasn't allowed to. So when the kids would talk about this song and that artist, I just sat back. Soon, I began listening to the music too and I felt like I finally was part of what everyone was talking about. I wouldn't say I felt pressured, but I just wanted to talk about what my friends talked about. But as the years passed, I started listening to other music until I got into rock in high school, when the majority of the people were still into rap and r&b. By then though, I didn't care anymore and I made some friends so liked rock, so I no longer felt felt out. And now, I don't even listen to American music anymore. I listen to Japanese and Korean pop and pop-rock. I admit, I feel a little left out, but personally I think these modern American songs sound awful (both the music and the lyrics), so I don't think I'm missing out on anything ^_^

I keep myself updated with the latest releases especially the songs that made it to the billboard charts but I would only download or keep those I enjoy and love listening to. No pressures at all. :))

Hi chiyosan! I'm not into getting in the hype when it comes to songs. Whatever songs I like, I download. It doesn't matter if it's the song that's popular nowadays or not. It doesn't matter if it's a new song or an old song. Actually, lately, I'm late in discovering songs that have been popular during the time of its release. Don't worry, you are not alone. I also have songs from the 80's. I love a lot of them especially love songs like Lost in Your Eyes, Could've Been, Superwoman, Alone, It Must Have Been Love, Weak, All This Time, and a lot more.

i have songs saved in my phone. songs that have a lot of meaning to me, or have been part of my life. but lately, i have to download songs that is in, not necessarily the latest. songs that has been the favorite songs to listen my by kids. so i want them to have it in my phone so it will be available immediately when my kids want to hear the songs.

I love new and old songs but. There are so good songs. I would be happy if I can gather all the songs together. because for me it is important that the music I listen to my harsva and my favorite. nice day!

No, I don't feel pressurised to get the latest songs, etc. I will only listen to songs that I like. I hardly purchase CDs and I normally don't download songs from the web, cos I normally listen to songs on radio (incl. satellite radio).