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My friends and I all hate pop music, and we like to think the majority of the people out there agree with us. But as the name suggests, 'pop' music is popular somewhere. Most likely, the teen boppers are driving this pop music to where its name implies, popularity.
In the eyes of Columbia, BMG, and most other labels: Simple music is good music. Bring an unknown person with a pretty face, pay them little (because thats what an unknown deserves), write a catchy song with four notes, put it on a cd with a several other 4 note songs, and sell it to the teen boppers at $17 a pop. The record companies make millions, and in a few years, that 'star' with be featured on a VH1 "What Ever Happened to..." special.
The most money is made where the music will appeal to the largest consumer base. And this music, unfortunately, is catchy pop.
Why don't they push talent? This is my theory.
Its all about control. The Beatles influenced millions over with their music. And because the Beatles were talented and had a brain, they were less prone to listen to producers and rather just did as they pleased and believed in what they believed in. As such, their fan base did much the same as the Beatles. Do you think a label could get John Lennon to wear a coon-skin cap just because they believed it was right for him? I don't think he would, he'd do whatever the hell he wants.
Untalented goons do as the record company says just because of the "I made you and I can destroy you" mentality. They'll wear the clothes, drive the cars, say the right things, have professional writers pen their lyrics, and convince the masses that Hilary Duff is a good role model, and as such, masses will buy the clothes, drive the cars (honestly, do you think the H2 Hummer would be as popular if various artists pulled up in a different vehicle at award shows? We all know its a very economical means of transportation in the 'urban jungle' where four-wheel drive is necessary for stop lights, sewer grates, and pulling into the grueling uphill course known as the parking garage. But I digress.).
Thats my opinion I guess..do as you please with it.
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