Social Media has RUINED Hip Hop 😳

[@Mike_Benz_]

Social media made everyone want to be the same person, so everyone makes the same Hip Hop music, but it's like that across all industries people have passion for. No one has individuality anymore, we are all turning into clones.

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

Facts it's just seem like everything in this era is waterd down and is not the same

[@darkemperor418]

I literally miss having a collection of cd’s of singles and albums. I know it’s an old thing and counterproductive in this day and age but it was cool going to the shop and picking out music.

[@thestigmatickreature]

I think it's the opposite of counterproductive. There's nothing like going to the stop and having fun looking for music and the amazing feeling of physically having it in your hands, listening to it in your car or at home, and adding it to your collection. I've thousands of DVDs in my collection and I'm not about to stop now just because video stores are no longer because of streaming services, and that there's higher quality like 4K. I feel happy being surrounded by my movies, books and yes - CDs. It's a part of who I am. Whenever I buy something whether it's new or second-hand, I have a boost of dopamine and inspiration. Don't let your spark die. Please.

[@dianevrules]

@@thestigmatickreature Tangible items have value. Streaming doesn't. I remember when Snoop Dogg took the entire Death row catalog off streaming sites. People were crying like b&&&^^. It didnt affect me, because I own physical copies off all those albums. Plus I dont pay for any streaming. Only a fool will not want to own a tangible copy of favorite movie or album.

[@jksuave3602]

i actually still go to rolling stones. On Harlem and Irving park .Chicago il. and still by CDs

[@dozhadeville444]

Lets keep it alive

[@isaiahjones1802]

Thank you so much, music in general is nothing like it used to be any more it’s no fun in it no more. All the Styles and flows and the creativity aren’t welcomed anymore, plus no one is original to anything no more just this dang social media killing everybody in general people ain’t even in reality no more it’s just sad I’m 22 years old I feel you bolo 😭💯💯

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Trap is an issue, it sounds so generic, next to no one is actually trying to make something unique, it all sounds the same to Me.

[@isaiahjones1802]

@@HOLLASOUNDS agreed 💯💯

[@TonyBambino]

@@HOLLASOUNDS Trap is 30 years outdated... all of these trap rappers are rehashing Bone Thugs N Harmony who in turn copied their whole style from Freestyle Fellowship "Mary" and "Six Tray". The difference is Bone took Freestyle Fellowships flows and used them over horror core beats. DJ Paul/Juicy J flipped that dark sound and made it more bouncy with deep bass and drum/snare rolls. That is basically all Trap is...

[@badboy69cancer]

@@TonyBambino Bone didn't take anything from freestyle fellowship and 3-6 and others in Memphis were rocking that style waaaay before Bone Thugs. 90% of the Southern rap sound today originated in Memphis.

[@TonyBambino]

@@badboy69cancer Stop it. Bone was rapping like the Fu Schnickens and Tongue Twista before Eazy E discovered them. He brought them to Cali and took them to the Good Life in South Central and then suddenly they start using double time and harmonizing their raps EXACTLY like Freestyle Fellowship did on "Mary".... GTFOH.. Stevie Wonder can see they bit them. Memphis didn't invent that sound they were already doing that horrorcore sound in Houston, Detroit and Sacramento.. Three 6 started biting Bones on The End Chapter 1 they were even trying to look like them on the Tear The Club up Remix video... The only difference was the way they did their production....

[@thereal_ineedHelp]

Another problem with Social Media is that if you comment anything other than “This beat/tutorial is🔥🔥💯💪 subbed!!” You get called a hater, “You just jelly 🙄” Like anything remotely critical just gets shot down. It’s an echo chamber turned feedback loop of mediocrity at this point.

[@gaspergerm7424]

I think a lot of music producers should speak out on this topic and Bolo is 11/10 right about it. Social media changed the game. It changed so much how people think it's absurd. I would argue that like 70% of people that upload or make music today is out of greed for attention, to be cool, or to copy what their idol is doing etc. There's a majority of people that make music, but aren't even in love with the artform and the quality is the result of that. there's too many factors what makes a hit today and most of them have nothing to do with music at all. Most of this shit we listen to today wouldn't fly 15 years ago for sure. We've gotten so far that some artists publish unfinished or bad tracks and get away with it and it's sad. More people try to cancel artists for what they've said on the internet or over some feud they have no business digging their nose into like street beef or personal matter, but when it comes to music anything flies..

[@DADON99]

I been saying this for a min. Artists today don’t have love for music…they have love for what they can get out of it and that’s money and fame. It’s crazy how people like Russ and Cordae (people that make great music with substance) can’t get any mainstream attention but Ice Spice everywhere😂. This generation will listen to anything that got a drill beat and extreme sexual lyrics. One person in these comments basically told me that not everyone wants to listen to music with meaning and creativity…sometimes people just wanna vibe…and that’s what’s wrong this generation…no one wants to listen to music anymore…they just wanna “vibe”

[@1davinci]

That’s real talk, I remember when artists put out songs every couple of months now it’s everyday and most you don’t even understand.

[@therealljfrazier]

It’s over wit and ain’t coming back period 👊🏽🔥

[@vince89503]

Sometimes when things get too easy, we have a tendency to treat that thing with indifference and laziness. Good looking out Bolo .

[@braidinponto912]

Bolo you have a good point, I have been making beats for almost 3 years, because I am getting all the important paperwork and getting things done right, making sure the track is exported correctly, everyone is just posting to get media attention. Everyone makes the same beats, and I chose to be different and making my own style and taste rather than making the same beats as everyone else. But everyone us still trying to fit in but not seeing that they can be unique in their music to stand out more. and doing it the right way takes times, but taking your time on your music and when you publish it

[@LESGMUZIK]

This really needed to be addressed 👌🏿

[@michaelburks7928]

Bolo saying what the rest of the producers are too scared to say!

[@mecca777]

Arguably, it’s not even hip hop anymore. It’s pop rap.

[@nukeman444]

The very low barrier to entry helped to cause low quality hip hop. Jazz and classical music, it's a much different story.

[@dedicatedtosuccess7678]

Quality music doesn’t exist like it did in the past. There are too many producers, too many rappers which equals too much garbage.

[@BoloDaProducer]

Correct ✅

[@SHOREGODD]

i most definitley feel that. like nipsey said its a marathon run your own race..

[@digitaldallas1713]

I agree I work wit people they want the whole song the beat the rap the mix the master done in 5 mins so they can get back on the block . I tried to tell em it takes work . I agree bolo

[@MusicTheoryLogic]

I completely agree with everything you said. I would add that we as creators don't choose the time we are born or the time we try to climb in the industry. It isn't really the artist or producers fault, but the whole industry. Music has always been subjective, and thus a difficult thing for labels to evaluate who to invest in. Social media created a situation where instead of using their ears.. which was never perfect.. they use their eyes.. signing what many call "Brand Equity" aka the social media following. I was at a Taxi Road Rally in 2010 when we heard a panel of major label presidents, who all talked of this new practice. I think it is a shame but also think there is no perfect situation. The older days were more expensive to make records, so artists needed label money (in most cases) to make a record. Distributing a record was even more cost prohibited.. needing millions of cds, vinyls, or cassettes in order to sell millions. The days of limited labels were also not perfect... they would do things like collude with other companies, blacklist artists, sign artists they never intended to release.. just to kill competition. The times we are in definitely reward different skill sets. Once upon a time you literally had to have musicians to record new sections. Editing was much more difficult, and impossible the way we now do it. These days a little music ability, technology know how, and some marketing skills beats the virtuoso musician without those other skills. People should remember that Jimi Hendrix wasn't Jimi until his Manager came up with the branding idea.. the modern day Hendrix is probably playing covers at a bar in Austin. Again, we don't choose our time, but we can choose how we navigate the time. I love watching your videos Bolo! I really respect how humble you are despite producing such hits. We appreciate you!

[@liothomasart]

Same in the art world (my industry)! But look, more trash out there is also a blessing. It makes quality more recognizable. That's the way you should see it, keep grinding.

[@xelent1]

💯💯 let the microwaves cook, the real cook up comes from the pot.

[@lyyfe6825]

Bro i totally agree, its the shit happening to dancehall music in Jamaica

[@marcuselbow]

Great info bro! The young culture is in desperate need of some guidance. Thank you!! 🙏🏾👊🏾

[@joeford454]

So true bolo,do you know I was listening to some beats on distrokid,and thr guy didn't bother to tune the the 808 and so many people where saying the beat was fire.but this would make other upcoming producer think this out tune is ok,it's mad.anyway love your videos bolo,you inspire me.respect from 2RJ

[@bedroomstudios6232]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I needed to hear this

[@mikelow9501]

Facts Bolo! this convo was needed. Love the positivity. Keep doin what you doin.

[@tremainsaunders687]

Kudos to you for saying this and using your platform in this way man!👍🏿

[@ThaRebeliouZ]

This needed to be said. 100% agree

[@k4CLive]

I had no idea you made the watch me whip and nae nae. I remember watching your video of break down of the beat. You had the dreads at the time man major inspiration fr fr.

[@salaam76]

I 100% agree as a producer Bolo you right. I take my time too it might take me 2 to 5 days to finish a beat. Great video bro.

[@RoneySmithseedoflife]

Every point raised as a negative is actually a positive since bad music does not receive the lifespan it would otherwise have lol 😂😂😂😂 The new emphasis has to be on building a long term community versus looking for single transactions. The size of community won’t be vulnerable to the numbers as a result either. Great video! ❤❤❤

[@fifty7beats]

Thank you Bolo, this really helped 🙏🏼❤️!

[@jaceychan7099]

Hip hop has been going in that direction from the beginning it’s all about rejecting conventional ways of thinking and finding new ways to get it done without needing a real band or a real singer or a real studio or a record deal or MTV so now you have people in the booth that don’t sing people making music that don’t play an instrument and a record company that doesn’t have a staff and anybody can upload their music music for a few dollars a year 😢 But the real winners are the streaming platforms because they don’t care if your song is good but keep trying we’ll be here waiting to take your money 😆

[@jackjones4673]

1 of the realist videos of the year if I could thumb this up a million times I would

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks!!

[@mjwillgotskills]

I needed to hear this thank you 🙏🏾💯

[@erekalvin]

Shout to Bolo for bringing up these really good topics for discussion. Love this channel. Met Bolo in person at the bricks retreat and it was legit like meeting a celebrity after seeing him online so many times. Cooool dude man. Same as online

[@trigg7171]

Wow!!!! Great video brotha I agree 100% there are too many people doing music who don't love or care about the music...man I hope to meet yah one day and work on some Trax together..I'm an mpc 3000 man myself but I'm about to get a mpc x.

[@soulobeats1352]

The engineers too!? LAWD🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TeraGreene1]

Legit cosmic giggle: right when you had that pause moment after that crazy analogy (that did make sense btw), my phone pauses to ask if I’d like to take a break from KZbin. Too funny. 😂 So many things to say about this one , but you’ve said enough. We gotta get back to real. ✌🏾

[@vancenichols9490]

Ooowee! Yeah, Hip-Hop needs to re-evaluate its presentation and promotion tactics indeed! Thanks for sharing this content!

[@flgangcage6313]

These are great comments and I’m loving hat I’m seeing conversation wise!! 💪🏾

[@jfranko4000]

I agree I've been saying this, thanks for calling it out.

[@itsaboutthefeeling]

I agree with Bolo. But taking your time to make sound as good as possible or as he explains does not guarantee it wil be number one or make it to the top. That's why people aren't doing it anymore. The most well put thogether songs are the most unrrated today.

[@BoloDaProducer]

I know and it’s frustrating to know that there are a gang of quality songs out

[@wokequil9423]

Modern culture promotes instant gratification & clout. People have become dopamine addicts for content so you have to keep feeding the audience. I think it's only going to get worse as social media continues to raise generations similar to how the TV did some of us 80-90s babies.

[@ernestwilliams6616]

I agree with this, not all technology is good. Like the SP-1200 or MPC, that technology changed the game for hip hop for the better.

[@souloshinobi7307]

That’s why I was never a fan of the “type beats” hype. The early days of KZbin, there was a GANG of producers who took advantage of the platform and showed raw individuality. BOONIE MAYFIELD, ILLMIND, Ryan Leslie, Fudgemonk, 9th Wonder, Justice League, etc.. shit was dope! Nobody was gassin bullshit, producers rocked with each other. Just a dope time to be creative without sounding like the next, and being able to be successful in their own lanes.. shit Illmind went on to being credited for work done with G UNIT. Platinum hits!!! Salute Bolo. This shit is dope and needed to be said!!!

[@junbug9435]

Thanks Bolo, I appreciate it. Great video!

[@BakariYahmoor]

As a person in your position I respect you have these sentiments..I've been thinkin this for a while now

[@soulbrotha01GLMWA]

Flawless Message and Presentation 💯‼️ ✌🏾 BOLO 💪🏾🔥🏹💯‼️

[@Classicgamingengine]

Thank you so much bolo you have inspired me because i had been one to rush my project on to instagram and now i’ll probably take my time

[@BEATMONKEYTV]

You make a great point

[@BoloDaProducer]

Thanks

[@dozhadeville444]

Ok I'm listenin 👂🏾

[@drewsmudemyoozik]

More specifically, the misuse of social media has ruined hip hop. Like you said, take your time and use it the right way. Like a gun, put it in the wrong hands and it can do a lot of damage!

[@Prodbytris_]

Much agreed bolo seem the world now is based off social media and popularity right now as an 15 year old producer I used to tend to rush through my music just to post it on my channel because my other channel was deleted when I started to blow up so I was on my grind mode but thanks to having my uncle in my life he told me to SLOW DOWN!! And spend more time on my music either it’s mixing it or mastering it ever since then I haven’t posted on my KZbin and I’m working on a album with 15 songs based of different current rappers like “lil baby, trippin redd, Nle choppa, sofaygo, playboi carti and much more. I see what your saying bolo and I agree 100% Ever since I stopped rushing my music has be sound a lot better and been gatekeeping the album still wishing to cook up for you one day

[@IDONTPLAYENT]

I also believe that the main problem with hip hop music is the lack of creativity….. or I should say the lack of creativity being pushed by major labels…. In the case of “social media music” a lot of people are just trying to go viral by doing anything…. like the dudes from jackass…. Just do some outrageous stuff and put your beat behind it… I don’t think it’s ever going to get better ✌🏿

[@greasewhite6724]

10000000000% well said Fam.... so so true.... we rockin wit you down here in San Antonio, TX keep that real comin pimpin

[@SCMESD]

Great ideas. Plan your work, work your plan!

[@SuperQuazemodo]

Grrrrrr get em bolo talk that talk my g…. Keep banging

[@verbone]

There's pluses and minuses. On the downside, success now is way more about social media presence and hustle than talent. It freezes out a lot of very musically talented people who don't have social media grind. On the flip side, though, social media does allow people to bypass crooked ass labels and all the BS that so many artists once had to deal with and blaze their own paths. And, people in regions that never got shine now get a chance to be seen and heard.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

I have said this many times but I'll say it again, I'm fed up of hearing that same 808 and Trap drums on most of the beats I hear. Also the "make a beat in 10 minutes" videos where even a 10 yr old child can do it because it's a melody then that same 808 and Trap drums, its literally the easiest type of music to make, but people are all amazed, but I'm not.

[@diemcarpemusic]

I'm total amateur started doing music recently and usually takes me couple hours to make beat sounds good (my previous songs are total garbage lol). I don't use loops, and midi packs, for me that's not even music making if beat makers use them. I think they are pushed to make these beats fast because they are putting out so many beats daily to make living out of it. From what I heard along the past months, most of artist picks more simple beats because they want space or they really can't get into something more complex. Your statement is one of reasons why I gave up on hip hop / rap. Trying to get into RnB, pop.. Learning every day

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

@@diemcarpemusic Music production and music creation are essentially two separate things, a producer does not have to create anything them selfs. The term producer is gathering and combining of the necessary ingredients into a production, it dont matter if they made the sounds or some one else did. With that said it is quicker and easier for more established producers to just get a loop made by some one else, add that same 808 and drums and that's it done in 10 minuts. Sad truth is Rappers dont want different, it's like right now If I show a Rapper My style of beats they dont want to rap the them, I'll get "Erm Its alright but I want drill". I am now making Drill simply because that's all UK rappers want right now. Ofcourse there is the UK Hiphop rappers but not really much money in that. The only UK Hiphop label with any success right now is High Focus records.

[@dianevrules]

@@diemcarpemusic I play over 20 instruments and I am pitch perfect. So I can play anything by ear. I can start and finish a quality beat in no more than 10 minutes. The maximum amount of time that it takes to start and finish a beat doesnt have anything to do with the quality of the beat. I dont take longer than 15 minutes to make a beat. I will never use any preconceived melodies/chord progressions (loops). But I understand why modern producers use that bs. It's easier for them. Different strokes for different folks

[@dianevrules]

@@HOLLASOUNDS Sad truth is you are content with making the same UK drill bs instead of creating wtf you want. The best way for you to break that UK drill monotony is find a new artist to develop under your own production habits. Not cater to the sound of modern music.

[@diemcarpemusic]

@@dianevrules That's great! skill come with experience. Where can I listen some of your work? It's blessing to know to play many instruments. Congratulations!

[@erekalvin]

the people choose whose good instead of the labels deciding. With the label there’s 50 people that have to approve the artist to get funding but now all you need is a home studio and a free social media account. The problem is, people historically attract to the most toxic artist. We’ve seen this for years but now it’s real gangstas living real gansta lives to choose from and the most toxic rises to the top

[@jerrahianschenck2233]

PREACH!!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS BRO!!! 💯💯💯💯👊🏾

[@johnnysgameshortsandgameplays]

I feel what you saying man as an independent social media rapper myself I always try to put the best version of the song that I'm trying to market and promote on social media out there but personally gatekeeping in any form of music needs to stop as long as you put 100% effort in to making a good song there should be no gatekeepers!

[@aproducernamed2]

No lies told bro💯

[@antoinelyles7756]

Am a music producer. The problem is no matter what new artist comes out the beats sounds the same . All down south beat. Every beat sound the same even if the beat is different.

[@KC-lg8qf]

I agree BOLO and I think the sudden reassurance of 90's music is because of how lack luster music has been overall. Not just the social media guys are making bad music either. You have your top artists making lackluster tracks, same sounding garbage with no one willing to take a risk anymore. My brother referred me to a young man that he knew that wanted to rap. When I spoke to the kid the first things he told me in our conversation is that he had some ideas about how we could get some attention. I think it's myself.... I haven't even heard you spit yet. We don't even know if you like my production cuz you haven't heard any of it. ... These new guys know that today is image over your product. Find the right gimmick people will pay attention to you. It's sad

[@Qwaylude]

I feel you it will change and evolve these kids will grow up and life will hit each artist different some will go to street music some will do jazz some will make electric ⚡ especially if they have kids there music will change

[@Defjeff12]

I feel you Bolo. I’m tired of seeing most producer’s music these days sound a like. Where is originality? And I’m trying to understand why most rappers have the same flows and cadences smh.

[@thelearytheory6889]

The age old question is answered. Art is a reflection of society

[@kaddymusik]

I been tryin to tell my wife that I 100% agree you it not a new trending thing with music it got to be a process when making and breaking a record thank you for this Sir!!!!!

[@davelee1935]

Music and film in general now have been oversaturated to the highest degree ! Its 95% about being popular and 5% having a soul

[@saucemoneybeatz1977]

Great info bolo as always

[@jayphoenix9813]

Great topic and great advice . Cheers

[@gemsound]

Arcade is the truth. I use (almost) everything in it. Lol. The sound quality is top notch.

[@itsGudo]

Big respect!

[@TOWER4HIRE]

Good perspective sir

[@savedonthebeat]

WELL SAID BOLO YOU've been my fav for a reason Dawg! 'Preciate you!

[@heyyomyman]

Agreed cause.... it's easy to get drowned out by b.s. if you don't have a budgeted rollout ready

[@timbyrdmusic]

100% Agree!!! It's Crazy!!!

[@5000G-x2z]

Hip Hop music includes all recorded works. Public Enemy first underground demo Public Enemy #1 is on KZbin. It has Mr Magic on it. Hip Hop can be what you make it.

[@cinsere1588]

Truth spoken wisely!! Continue the good work my good sir!!! You officially now have a new subscriber!!

[@rbeng1095]

wow bolo this is a really good video really understand what your saying about social media

[@CainaanDC]

The problem is the fact that there is no need for gatekeepers / labels.Anybody can upload anything and anything can become viral. But there are people who like you said are putting out the wrong things and everybody has access and view . It’s good to have this freedom but at the same time it isn’t . To find good music you have to have a DJ mind set and dig deeper . There’s tons of dope albums and songs out there. You have to create your own algorithm. But I agree with a lot of what you said .

[@dianevrules]

Prove me wrong. Upload anything and lets see if it goes viral. Ill come back to this comment a year later and you will still be proven wrong. Because gatekeepers will always exists in music. Gatekeepers are playlist creators. Just like terrestrial radio playlists were the gatekeepers, pre-streaming. Now, gatekeepers are popular streaming playlists creators. If you dont have one of the 50 songs on Rap Caviar or Today's Top Hits, your s8&& will not go viral.

[@4lanimoyo553]

@@dianevrules yeah I don’t even what bolo is really trying to say just sounds like hating a lot lol from an old head

[@babysunn2]

I LOVED HEARING All oF THAT ! I Don't Even Have An Instagram Account Yet Because I Wanted To At Least Have About 50 Mastered Tracks And Or Video Projects... But To Answer Some Of Your Questions i Will Give It An Attempt... I Knew I Had Unfinished Product But The Thought Of Having Your Works On ITUNES, SPOTIFY, And Other's Is Quite Ah RUSH... So I Know I Did It Just Because The Tech Is Here and I and Probably Most Other's Wanted To SHUT All The People Up That Ask... So When Am I Gonna Here Something? (Like Family Members That Live Outtah State, LOL) So Thats How It Gets Started I Believe... That Being Said, When You Here Your SHIT Up Against The BIg BOYS... The Criticism Can Be Ah POWERFUL MOTIVATOR. 😁 WHEN The SMOKE SETTLES, The Real ONE'S Will Be STANDING TALL. 👌🏽😎

[@dayoungchief]

Def a pause moment @ 10:37 Glad you acknowledged it 😂😂

[@BoloDaProducer]

😜

[@issiewizzie]

What’s funny about what you’ve just said is I hear this every 10 years I first heard this in the early 80s and then in the 90s then 2000, 2010 now 20,22

[@shibumi220]

Thank you my brother

[@JUSTPLAINOLEDON780304]

It’s just the mainstream. The underground is thriving. Now is the perfect time to experiment and inspire on the low. Good video though.

[@leogolive]

Facts.

[@4KDr0]

Very true.

[@stefhan8013]

social media ruined everything

[@stefhan8013]

I try DM you on telegram, but I can't, they said only mutual contact at this moment

[@jayjohnson9894]

Bolo, man am glad to see this type of video These young people need to hear this You're right, there's a lot of hot garbage out there making its turns around the music industry Kids these days want that instant success, which doesn't last long

[@jaymack-p3n]

social media ruined a lot of things. not much good has come from it.

[@ThomasJackMoore]

Really excellent advice. Great job.

[@RKTPROD22]

PREACH 💯

[@muvminttv]

Exact words bro. Would have wanted to drop my album this year but a spinal injury jammed me up. Still tho... I'm not dropping Nathan until the marketing is put into place...music videos are done and ready and the steam going into the releases is built up. 2 years of work just to throw it out there is a no no.

[@tellybeatzofficial]

Great advice 🎉

[@gsmith11172]

Think about how Social Media is killing hip hop. Lets reflect on drill music how it used as a virtual hit list for people ops where people are put out peoples mothers addresses where people are getting killed over gangs taking over the music

[@digitaldiezel5870]

💯💯💯💯 Terrible Times Fam!!

[@rafaelthomas4174]

Bolo Please School these these fools!! Words of Wisdom from someone whose been there and done that Preach!!!!

[@Hyperlink60]

It's a clout-chasing, microwave society, and many (Melinnals & Gen z's+) don't want to go through the process. Their generation has access to more knowledge than we could ever imagine, and while they are more knowledgeable, they lack wisdom, making them prideful. Listen to how they disrespect hip-hop pioneers; DJ Akademik's comments are a microcosm of this generation's way of thinking. The real effort happens when no one is looking. I'm 53 and know what it's like to cut/splice tape on a reel-to-reel and make beats on a TR-505 with 16 sounds. That required creativity, patients, and dedication, and we used what we had. Today we have access to more than 2TB of sounds (and I love it) and can buy a mix template for our favorite DAW, drag over a MIDI pack, and bam, you got a song. As a result, so much of today's music is terrible because it doesn't cost anything to create. However, we can't just criticize them; we must teach them and set an example while learning from each other.

[@leogolive]

I honestly feel like Hip Hop in particular has been being slowly ruined for years, and it’s more than just social media doing it. It would take a whole other video to talk about. But to me it’s a cumulative effect, like a boxer taking body shot after body shot. Sooner or later once them hands drop that’s when the left hook comes in! BANG! KO!!! I don’t know if social media is or will be that left hook, but Hip Hop is definitely losing this fight and in danger of being KO’ed. At least in the mainstream. There’s plenty of good music underground.

[@jessiehoyt9306]

This music today, especially hip hop, doesn't take talent. That's part of the problem. Theres supposed to be levels to this but technology allows anyone to sound decent even if they're sub par. But because they don't actually have skill they're only mimicking the few artists they like and thinking that's all it takes. If your not trying to develop a skill then you won't. Learn the skill of rap before you think your making hip hop. If you do that you can actually develop a sound and not sound like every other rapper the last 15 years.

[@therealljfrazier]

Nobody is hearing what you saying I been saying this for years nobody is listening 👊🏽🔥

[@EricRabb]

All Factz Bolo. 💯