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André 3000 Reveals Why He Believes Most New Rappers Sound The Same

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André 3000 appeared on the latest episode of LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The Shop alongside Sexyy Red and others. They touched on a variety of topics, including André’s New Blue Sun and why he has yet to release a solo rap album. He and Sexyy Red also talked about how haters motivate them. That conversation sparked social media memes. Fans of André started “hating” on him so he could release a rap album.

The panel also touched on one of the most common critiques of modern popular hip-hop: it all sounds the same. Older fans lament the change in sound and pine for the days where hip-hop sounded the way it did a generation ago. Thanks in part to the rise of SoundCloud and the explosion in popularity of artists like Future and Young Thug in the mid-2010s, hip-hop evolved. André explained why he thinks so many new artists sound like what’s already popular, and his answer was a straightforward one.

André 3000 On Why He Believes Many New Rappers Sound The Same

“If we were to come out as OutKast when we thought we were ready, we wouldn’t be around today ’cause we sounded like everybody else. We sounded like who we were listening to,” said André 3000. “Now, I don’t think artists have time to cultivate themselves, so a lot of artists sound the same. You can quickly jump on a microphone — it’s awesome because you’re getting an immediacy, but you don’t get time to hone who you are […] Even Future came up in the Dungeon. I know Ray has Future recordings where Future sounds different; Future was rapping. It takes a minute. Even 2 Chainz. Like, Tity Boi was rapping.”

André 3000s’s critique of the artist development process, or lack thereof, is not an uncommon one. TikTok trends have made it the easiest it’s ever been to become famous. There are limited opportunities for development before they’re thrust onto a national scale. Rappers like J. Cole or Kendrick Lamar performed on small stages before getting their mainstream moment. Lamar infamously performed at Best Buy in Compton once. That opportunity for development no longer exists in how it did for rappers from their era. Future and 2 Chainz, the two rappers André cited, underwent dramatic changes in their approaches to music before becoming popular. If they came out today, they might not have had the chance because of how easy it is to release music and find fame. André’s perspective is an interesting one, and may provide an explanation for the way hip-hop continues to develop.

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Bow Wow Continues To Call New Music “Trash”

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Bow Wow recently shared his thoughts on the latest music releases, expressing his candid opinions about the industry’s current musical landscape. According to the renowned rapper and actor, the new music in today’s landscape leaves much to be desired, to put it mildly. “Al of this sh*t trash,” Bow Wow began. One person asked on the livestream, “How do you think its so easy for new artists to get famous?” Bow Wow responded, “All they have to do is get out of their bed and get on their laptop. It’s easy because of the internet, they utilize the internet. Sh*t takes work” … “In a way you still have to respect what they’re doing, the music might be subpar, but you still have to respect it.”

In his unfiltered commentary, Bow Wow doesn’t mince words when characterizing the state of modern day music. He describes it as “trash,” and has said this a few times before. As HNHH previously reported, he’s said that labels need to focus more on artist development. His willingness to be straightforward and critical about the current music scene can be seen as a reflection of his commitment to the art form and his dedication to upholding the standards he holds dear. As a veteran in the music industry, Bow Wow feels as though he can also be a speculator on how it’s transformed over the years. His perspective is valuable, not only because of his extensive experience but also because it showcases the passion and discernment that musicians bring to their craft.

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While some might perceive his comments as controversial, it is essential to consider that opinions on music are highly subjective. What one person finds appealing, another may find “trash.” Bow Wow’s comments serve as a reminder of the ever-shifting nature of the music world. While some listeners may agree with Bow Wow’s assessment, others may strongly disagree. On X just last week, Bow Wow offered more details into his reasoning for why he feels like artists are not making great music anymore. “They cant talk. I don’t understand wtf they saying,” he said. “Be dry as hell in interviews. Y’all know I take the stage serious! I don’t even wanna get on they stage presence. Rapping over vocals shit is sloppy out here man. We gotta clean this s**t up. Get better or get tf out the way.”

Fans even agreed with sentiments such as “it’s not fun to see artists drop anymore,” one person said. Another commented, “Labels don’t believe in rollouts or building the anticipation like they used to.” “That’s over with now .. these labels are openly telling artist to already come to them established and popping and already platinum.” What are your thoughts? Let us know on HNHH!

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Bow Wow Says Labels Need To Bring Back Artist Development

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Bow Wow took to social media today to share his thoughts on artist development. He feels as though there isn’t enough of it going on these days. This is a sentiment that’s shared by many in the music industry, actually. Bow Wow’s thoughts are light on the vital need for a resurgence of nurturing and fostering emerging talents in the ever-evolving realm of music. Bow Wow’s tweet resonated with fans and industry insiders alike as he questioned the commitment of record labels to artist development. In the tweet, he wrote, “Can we please bring back artist development at these labels…. Do these labels even care about these artist? Y’all be throwing them on platforms knowing they not ready. A boxer is trained and taught before battle. We just keep throwing these subpar a** artist out here with no proper teaching.”

Bow Wow’s insightful analogy between the music industry and the world of boxing made perfect sense. He highlighted the level of training that boxers undergo before entering the ring, emphasizing that they are taught and honed for battle. In contrast, he said emerging artists are often put onto platforms without being properly prepared. He feels as though this leads to the emergence of what he deemed “subpar” talents who lack proper mentoring.

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Bow Wow Thinks Fans Are Waking Up

However, his sentiments didn’t end there. He kept going by proceeding to name artists he felt deserved a push. “Its too many real ones out here on the come up like Symba, Westside Boogie … I can name so many more Lady London, Lola like new artist that GOT IT! Who deserve the push… but instead … man I’m done even speaking on it haha s**t be getting me hot. Stop pushing that bs on us! The fans are waking up and hip hop is about to change for the better. Stay in the house if you playing and move over and let the real ones play.”

Lastly, he echoed his words and doubled-down by what he meant by subpar. “They cant talk. I don’t understand wtf they saying,” he said. “Be dry as hell in interviews. Y’all know I take the stage serious! I don’t even wanna get on they stage presence. Rapping over vocals shit is sloppy out here man. We gotta clean this shit up. Get better or get tf out the way.” Fans resonated with his comments with many responses. “It’s not fun to see artists drop anymore,” one person said. “Labels don’t believe in Rollouts or building the anticipation like they used to.” “That’s over with now .. these labels are openly telling artist to already come to them established and popping and already platinum,” said another. What are your thoughts? Let us know below on HNHH!

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