Why does the mainstream industry only want a select few to be popular?

FRED HALE SR. · 07-29-2014, 10:26 AM

Its a product of technology. Everybody can be a star with autotune and fake boobs and butts. The pop industry is very reliant on sex appeal now more so then its ever been. They have developed a formula for success and none of it requires musical ability any longer. Sure there are breakthrough performers with excess ability but its fewer and farther between. Thats why I find myself listening to rnb from years ago, there is so much depth to the lyrics and the vocal talent was on a different level altogether. Music goes in waves though so i'm sure at some point people will revert back. As for the industry choosing what they market its always been that way and always will be. Janelle Monae is a mainstream star though, not sure why you chose her for your discussion.

07-29-2014, 10:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
FRED HALE SR. Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,752	Its a product of technology. Everybody can be a star with autotune and fake boobs and butts. The pop industry is very reliant on sex appeal now more so then its ever been. They have developed a formula for success and none of it requires musical ability any longer. Sure there are breakthrough performers with excess ability but its fewer and farther between. Thats why I find myself listening to rnb from years ago, there is so much depth to the lyrics and the vocal talent was on a different level altogether. Music goes in waves though so i'm sure at some point people will revert back. As for the industry choosing what they market its always been that way and always will be. Janelle Monae is a mainstream star though, not sure why you chose her for your discussion. __________________ " I slashed and burned thru my 15 minutes of fame."