Where did the rigor in music journalism go?

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Cover: “Journalism lost its academic rigor and legitimacy.” — @master_casual

“Journalism lost its academic rigor and legitimacy, and Hiphop needs an Academic-Philosophical-AfrikanaStudies-Public Health angle to Develop” — @master_casual

Part 1 of 2: “It comes down 2 a lack of genuine care for tha art. People wanna cover tha “biggest” “most popular” albums instead of something tht actually moves them. It’s a vanity contest. (continues)

Part 2 of 2: It’s “Who has tha best music taste?” Instead of “How is this piece of art moving me in this moment?” Doesn’t matter who it’s coming from, how does it really feel. There’s a lack of sensitivity in tha space. 🐢🎼” — @damonknows

“True depth scares a lot of people and people would rather be comfortable.” — @autonomous.official

Closing slide: MUSIC COMMENTARY MATTERS. TheRightRights.org

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Where did the rigor in music journalism go?

Excerpts from the comment section of Rapsody’s post on hip-hop and journalism.

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Journalism lost its academic rigor and legitimacy, and Hiphop needs an Academic-Philosophical-AfrikanaStudies-Public Health angle to Develop

@master_casual

It comes down 2 a lack of genuine care for tha art.
People wanna cover tha “biggest” “most popular” albums instead of something tht actually moves them. It’s a vanity contest.
It’s “Who has tha best music taste?” Instead of “How is this piece of art moving me in this moment?”
Doesn’t matter who it’s coming from, how does it really feel.
There’s a lack of sensitivity in tha space.
🐢🎼

@damonknows

True depth scares a lot of people and people would rather be comfortable.

@autonomous.official