Lack of talented artist? SIKE!

I walked into F.Y.E just a few days ago and I was reassured about a fact that I already knew. That is the fact that quality music no longer outsells gimmicky music. What exactly do I mean? I'm talking about the fact that most people only listen to songs like Two step by DJ Unk or Crank Dat _____ by one of the millions of people to put their spin on the song and dance made popular by Soulja Boy. These artist are raking in millions from concerts album sales according to Nilson soundscan, and sold out concerts. Meanwhile artist like Lupe Fiasco have CD's sitting on store shelves. Why is this? Maybe because nowadays to get on the radio you need some stupid gimmick or dance. Take a listen to Lupe Fiasco and you will find your self lost in space because the only thing on your mind the trance that his lyrics put you into. With each and every listen you are to likely find new meaning to his lyrics. At this point you might think I'm just being a fanboy, but go on Google and research the new generation of conscious rappers which include artist such as Kidz In the Hall, Kanye West, Pharrell, Common and many others. Kidz In the Hall is made up of Naledge and Double-O both of which are graduates from the University of Pennsylvania. They address things like current political issues, and injustices of our society over with smooth rhymes and even smoother beats. Take a listen to them you just might hear something you like. Of all the people reading this I'm sure all of you have heard at least one hit single from Kanye West. But why not go deeper then just singles? Listen to album in it's entierty. Kanye has as many songs with deep meaning as he does club songs. He has covered issues from the problems of blood diamonds to losing a family member. So before the next time you get ready to walk it out in your head while listening to your ipod stop and think about that fact that maybe there is better music out there but your just not giving it a chance.