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I want to write a letter, but I have several recipients in my mind.
I’m tired of the same ol’ same ol’ b.s.
Jay-z would call it being “off that” — a good friend of mine would say “over it.”
Why is it that most people are complacent with the same routine way of life or satisfied with modeling their existence after a popular entertainer or local entity?
Do they not know how to be original or themselves?
Are they afraid to pursue life outside the proverbial box?
Our music is flooded with the same artists, and the so called “new” artists are the same b.s. in different packaging.
I just want to say a few words to a few people:
Dear Industry:
Stop pouring chocolate on b.s. and telling me it’s a Snickers bar.
Come on y’all. Let’s be real. What about Nikki Minaj is original? She is just a female version of Wayne, Cam and the rest of them dudes that I’m tired of.
She spits the same and has the same material. Are we all so desperate for a female
MC that we are ready to make her the best ‘cause that’s all we see?
There is too much of one style of music in media. There needs to be more diversity. And diverse artist do exist.
How many of you have heard of Jean Gray? I’m sure if she was half naked, extra vulgar, and running with Wayne you’d know exactly who I was talking about.
I like to listen to music that makes me feel … I can feel it in the lyrics … I can feel it in the kick.
I like when I can feel when the artist bleeds, sweats and cries for their music.
Dear North Carolina:
I think your radio shows SUCK! (In Gina Waters voice).
All the stations play the same songs and the same artist. I know the excuse is that if the “people” call in and request some new material, it would be played.
Really though is that happening?
Don’t we wish that the radio broke different music? I guess we can just blame it on industry politics.
My point is don’t trap yourself in a box, in music and in life period.
Life isn’t just what surrounds you and neither is music.
There is a world of fresh faces with fresh music out there.
And despite how it may seem, the “people” can take control — all it takes is support.
Truth is, there are a lot of underground as well as up and coming artist that could use and deserve the support.
Dear new music seekers and supporters:
I commend you for playing your part and supporting these artist.
To the DJ at the station who takes chances, the student who decides to check out a local show or download music by someone they’ve never heard of keep it going.
Let’s try new things. Let’s change the way it is or at least create another lane for the “other people” to go.
Oh yeah and M1 Platoon EVERYTHING!!!
Google it!
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