Even though I most likely classify as a music snob, there are glaring issues with this point of view that a lot of people seem to not take heed of. Those that call themselves "hip-hop heads" and judge newer artists for sounding too mumbly or not respecting the older generations of artists makes for an attitude that can damage the music industry in a big way.
Pop music, even if it's boring and borrows from contemporaries, still is popular and affects the culture around you. Those that turn their nose at anyone that enjoys a particular genre of music or particular artist (except the Chainsmokers) don't accomplish much. Experimentation and taking things to the extreme is good and innovative, but sometimes a good beat and meaningless lyrics fits the mood of what you want in that moment. You shouldn't feel shame for liking a Lil Pump mixtape (as I don't, it's quite amazing) in the same way you shouldn't feel shame for liking a death metal album if that's what you enjoy. Music is ultimately about what the individual enjoys, and is incredibly subjective. Some music, yes, is objectively more boundary pushing and complex than others, but that doesn't mean you have to enjoy it more. Some music snobs need to take it down a notch and not look at the world with so much hate (though that's kind of ironic for the title of this blog).
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What exactly is entertaining about rappers acting like toddlers and throwing tantrums about nothing at all? Now, this is mostly directed at Cardi B, because goodness is she something special. Does she know what mature human interaction entails at all? I don't really think so.
It adds nothing and detracts a lot for me if you act like a dumby in the public spotlight consistently. The aesthetic can be appealing in certain artists to act like a fun-loving teenager (think Ski Mask The Slump God), but when you are just hurling insults and getting into fights over nothing, people aren't going to view you in a positive light. Please just act responsibly and understand that you are an influence whether you like it or not. There are people that look up to you and a culture around you that you affect, and it doesn't do anyone any good to drag it down to your childish level. |
AuthorMy name is Jacob Tutterow, a senior at North Cobb High School and Opinions Editor of our online newspaper. Archives
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