Crossover

In music, crossover is a term used to describe material borrowed from a different style or genre and w

In music, crossover is a term used to describe material borrowed from a different style or genre and whose popularity crosses the considered boundaries of styles or genres.

For example, in the early years of rock and roll, many songs originally recorded by African-American musicians were re-recorded by white artists (such as Pat Boone) in a more toned-down style (often with changed lyrics) that lacked the hard edge of the original versions. These covers were popular with a much broader audience. White artists were also more likely to be included in the playlists of radio stations. Songs that become successful with a new audience are called crossovers, as they "cross over" from one audience to another.