Billboard Rules

12Jun08

With Lil Wayne and Static Major at #1 of the Billboard for yet another week, and Josh Turner and Trisha Yearwood at rock bottom #100, music fans find themselves looking at a mirror reflecting a scattered industry with every other hit seeming to be rap or R&B.

Although the Billboard 100 is not looked at so graciously by people who are into extreme music, it is an accurate portrayal of what is popular for most who listen to the radio. With returns from Puddle of Mudd, Toby Keith, and Weezer, fans can see how others appreciate dedication.

Mariah Carey’s new album out, I can’t help but recall that every time one artist over 5 years old releases another album, other older artists also seem to appear in the current music scene. At #5, Katy Perry has beat Justin Timberlake and Madonna much to the dismay of pop fans who still are somewhat enchanted by both of their beginning hits.

Alicia Keys, (though hardly 5 years old) has also returned and brought her incredible musical and vocal talents back with her. After winning over 5 Grammy’s, she could easily resign herself to fading as easily as others who win only one and decide to stop producing music. Everyone who produces music has to want a contract badly enough to attain it; however, I admit the once-and-done #1 song or album makes me question why artists went through all their grueling efforts.

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