Though im not a fan of Babymetal or any idol group i like how they admit they're manufactured in America manufactured groups have to down play that sorta thing cause its viewed as shameful YET they are not opposed to manufacturing stars on shows like American idol.
I prefer when artist write and try to do their own thing but oddly enough i have more respect for a group that openly states they're manufactured over one who is also manufactured but avoids admitting it to get more artistic cred.
i think the american music industry and the Asian music industry work in similar ways but the difference is that Asians are open about their bullsh*t.
I feel the mindset over there is like:
"YES, these are manufactured groups made to exploit popular music genres and get your money. Buy it if you like if not don't but this is the truth"
i like that kind of honesty even if im not a fan of their product cause they don't underestimate their consumers.
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