Does Today's Music Scene Make It Harder to Produce Superstars

Feb '23 (edited) • 🗣️ General discussion

I came across an IG store that had me thinking...

Back in the day, if a music superstar dropped a hit, it was practically impossible to avoid - you heard it on the radio, in the clubs, and everyone was talking about it. But now, it seems like the game has changed.

It begs the question - are today's artists content with achieving only local stardom? Of course, there's nothing wrong with that - getting paid is what it's all about. However, one has to wonder, does the same level of talent and drive exist in today's artists compared to the icons of the past?

Perhaps it's the oversaturation of music and the emergence of countless sub-genres that's making it more difficult for artists to stand out and become superstars. With so many voices vying for attention in a fragmented market, it's challenging for any one artist to capture the collective cultural consciousness the way legends like Prince Rogers Nelson, Michael Jackson, or even The Beatles did in the past.

I would love to hear thoughts… Also, who do you think is a Superstar in today’s music ecosystem? Drop a name let us check’em out.

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