My observation has always been the current generation of young people are genetically programmed to gravitate towards whatever music is going to piss off their parents the most.

This forum is mostly frequented by older folks including me. Nobody mentions rap and hip hop because none of us can stand it but read this:

http://www.forbes.com/2008/08/15/music-media-hiphop-biz-media-cz_zog_0818cashkings.html

Note this is from 2008. I've heard on radio shows or TV or somewhere that Jay-Z has passed Elvis and someone else is closing in as well. Hip hop is beyond huge and it's still getting bigger. This stuff has been around for over 15 years and there's several oldies rap and hip hop stations here in LA. Classic rap?!? Now, THAT will make you feel old. Check this out:

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_rap-artists.html

Top 100 rap artists. 100? I've heard of like 3, there's a top 100?? Note the link to the best hip hop of the 90's. What year is it now?

I really hate to say it but everything we do or are involved in musically is just sneaking around the fringes of what's really happening. The good news is the market is still big enough that a lucky few can make a few bucks even if they're not hip hop artists.

Bob

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