Who's Idea Is It Really? The Truth Behind The Music

Music. Many would consider it my life. It’s been apart of me since an early age. An age so early where I was too young to buy it, an age where I had to close my ears when profanity was present. Music sculpted me into the person that I am. Music kept me sane. It kept me living.

I am a collector of music. I have devoted my whole life, buying and trading music. I respect and look up to many artists from all genres. I am a fan. I am loyal. I support local and national artist.

I respect artists who are true. I respect those who speak the truth. I respect artists who paint pictures and spread knowledge. Those are reasons why I continue to support musicians the way I do.

But wait…

What if the artist is fake? What happens when I that you thought was real turned out to be a complete lie? What if all that you believed in was a hoax?

After reading a interview with Lupe Fiasco, I now realize that the music industry is far more out of control than I imagined.

Lupe discusses his new album, Lasers; set to be released on March 8^th. Lupe states that the album isn’t him. “I hate this album”. According to Lupe, Atlantic forced him to perform songs that he had nothing to do it.  He was against the idea, but in order for Atlantic to release the cd, Lupe had to cooperate.

I am a huge fan of Lupe Fiasco, but it’s almost like he sold out. Although he did it for the fans, he still gave in. He signed his name on a project that he didn’t believe in. “Another day, another dollar”, Lupe says.

I respect Lupe knowing he went public with the issue. Record companies are taking too much control over projects. Sure, they invest a lot of money, but the money they originally invested went to Lupes ideas and raps, not someone elses.

This article boggles me. I hate knowing these companies have that much power.

Is all the music I’ve bought in the past a lie? I will truly never know.

Complete interview here:
http://www.complex.com/music/2011/02/interview-lupe-fiasco-hates-lasers?page=2

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