It's June 16, 2024, 07:36:18 AM
When I got into music, I remembered singles being more than just spitting catch phrases and having a memorable melody. Singles were songs that showcased the artistry of a musician at their best. Repeat: at their best. It was a song that symbolized the true meaning of their entire album. For example, when Dre released "Nuthin' But A G Thang" with Snoop as a single, he didn't do it because he had to, he chose this single as a means of expression. He said, (and not in those words) "This shit is gonna fuck the clubs up." He knew in his mind that this single was gonna make big numbers. He predicted right, and it worked.Nowadays, singles have lost all meaning. Love songs dominate the airwaves; rap is oblivious and no where to be found. In the old days, songs like "Back In The Day," "California Love" and "It Was A Good Day" were readily-made west coast classics with mass appeal by strenght in reflection of one's self. Today, those same mirrors are now displaying a more pop-orientated form of hip hop. Trends are becoming a more powerful force in the music industry