Music: Hip Hop, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Negro Spirituals. What many don't know is that they all have a chain that links them together. The fact is that mainstream music isn't as rich as it once was. Artists make music for money, and not the passion. There are still artists that are driven by a lyric and a beat-that group of artists are becoming extinct as the years go on.
When everyone first comes out, mixtapes, shows, local tours, that's when they're at their truest point. Nicki Minaj is an extremely prime example. The sound is nice now, but different because she signed her names on the dotted line.
Nicki Minaj was first just a regular girl with YouTube access and talent. Her mixtapes like Beam Me Up Scotty, Playtime Is Ova, and Sucka Free consisted of a "nasty flow" as Fendi says . In my eyes, Minaj changed it for publicity, she changed to get further. A real lyricist, or rapper shouldn't have to change their style. The star born as Onika Miraj is now flashy, and flamboyant to the highest extent. Looking back to her old videos, she was just a tank top, hoodie, and jeans. She was explicit, she was also inappropriate, but that was Nicki.
Many may be fascinated or content with this Nicki. I am not. Holding your legacy or tradition is also what holds the attention of many. Change is extremely good and necessary for progression. The problem with many artists is that they seem to change to a new sound, to a new dollar amount. What happened to doing it for the enjoyment, whether it was in a basement, or an open mic night?
Teedottt ..
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