Think about the history of music, all the way back to Elvis. His lyrics, his dancing, all of it was hated by the conservative media parents of the multitudes of fans he had. Then look at music like that of The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and other late 60's/early 70's musicians. Once again, controversy with drugs, lyrics, on/off-stage behavior, etc. On the other side of the musical spectrum in the 70's, we've got punk bands like the Sex Pistols. In the 80's, Metallica, the Big Four, and a ton of other heavy metal artists, experienced persecution by the prudent, conservative organizations who's sole purpose was to destroy Metal music . Move ahead a few years to the 90's: Nirvana. Kurt Cobain was constantly plagued by controversy in the media, whether it be because of his drug habits, or his personal lifestyle. 2pac was also a heavily controversial figure in the 90's, and his music is some of the most lasting and influential of its genre.
I could name dozens of other classic artists who's music has been called some of the most influential of their era, but the thing they all have in common, is controversy.
Personally, I feel OddFuture is the next in a long line of talented, yet controversial musicians. They're music is either embraced with a furious passion by their fans, or hated and dismissed by those who've grown complacent and adapted to the shit that's been being churned out of the music industry over the past decade.
I'm eagerly awaiting to see what lies ahead for OF. Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be great. Not only is their music great, but if you see their interviews or home videos, it's easy to see them as regular people, like they'd people you'd go to school and hangout with, not as big shot industry superstars. They've yet to disappoint me, and I don't foresee it happening anytime soon.
The point I'm trying to get across is that mainstream music today has lost its edge. It doesn't have the rebellious attitude it once had, and if it's going to get any better, it needs to have more artists like OF. Artists with that 'fuck you' attitude; music for the people, by the people.
What do you think?
I could name dozens of other classic artists who's music has been called some of the most influential of their era, but the thing they all have in common, is controversy.
Personally, I feel OddFuture is the next in a long line of talented, yet controversial musicians. They're music is either embraced with a furious passion by their fans, or hated and dismissed by those who've grown complacent and adapted to the shit that's been being churned out of the music industry over the past decade.
I'm eagerly awaiting to see what lies ahead for OF. Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be great. Not only is their music great, but if you see their interviews or home videos, it's easy to see them as regular people, like they'd people you'd go to school and hangout with, not as big shot industry superstars. They've yet to disappoint me, and I don't foresee it happening anytime soon.
The point I'm trying to get across is that mainstream music today has lost its edge. It doesn't have the rebellious attitude it once had, and if it's going to get any better, it needs to have more artists like OF. Artists with that 'fuck you' attitude; music for the people, by the people.
What do you think?
