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Old 04-22-2010, 04:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I'm currently taking a Music Appreciation class at my Uni, and we had a pretty interesting discussion today about Artist Authenticity.

I'll leave the definition of Authenticity up to you guys, but if you could rate the follow Artists on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most Authentic), I think the results will be rather interesting. If you could provide some kind of justification for your ratings, that'd be cool too.

1. Britney Spears
2. Taylor Swift
3. Lady Gaga
4. Miley Cyrus
5. Ashlee Simpson

6. Eminem
7. Tupac
8. Jay-Z
9. Lil Wayne
10. Jurassic 5
1. Britney Spears 3
2. Taylor Swift 4
3. Lady Gaga 1
4. Miley Cyrus 0
5. Ashlee Simpson 0

6. Eminem 7
7. Tupac 8
8. Jay-Z 6
9. Lil Wayne 5
10. Jurassic 5 (no opinion)


The top 5 are very pre assembled acts, there really isnt any musical innovation to be had, or concepts that challenge the artist or even the listener.

The latter 5 are more redeemable, but have been afflicted by the majority's wants
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