SUCH an interesting thread. Thank you guys. I am learning so much.
It is so interesting what is being said about rap music being used as base for other genres. Did anybody see Christina Grimmie on the voice singing a Lille Wayne song in a soul arrangement (I think it is soul but I am bit wobbly on genre's). That is what interests me. Turnin something on its head and producing something completely new.
Interesting also what Floyd has said about songs being fresh. I have had a few songs shortlisted for opportunties on Broadjam and mainly when they were "fresh" and written on the spur of the moment for a particular opportunity. I think the chance of the "old" songs being selected are very very slim.