Tuesday, September 11, 2007

MTV = Sell Out.

Does it even make sense that MTV still has the VMA’s? MTV barely shows music videos any more, and if they do, it is during the hours people are normally sleeping.

Remember when MTV was innovative, when they would show videos that people did not want aired. They have gone soft now, fucking pussies, showing shit shows like “Sweet 16” and the dreaded “Hills” show. How hypercritical to award, awards for something MTV does not even partake in anymore…Music. MTV 2 has even sold out, all they have is Subterranean, and they barely show that!

It is pretty pathetic when I’m watching the LOGO channel for upcoming artist because they seem to be the only legit station that actually plays legit music. MTV went down hill when they got rid of Carson Daily, and now it takes 4-5 people to do what he did alone.

The VMA’s have sucked hard core for a while now; the last good show was when Chris Rock was hosting. The worst show ever was when P Diddy tried (I use that term loosely) to host. That show was the most self-absorbed show I have ever seen. P.Diddy obviously was confused when they asked him to host, because I am sure they did not say, “Hey Diddy, why don’t you come up with your own variety show where you can once again for the thousandth time pay tribute to BIG.” Get over it fucker!

I am a hardcore VMA fan I have been watching the VMA’s since Janet Jackson performed “Black Cat.” I think I was 7. She changed my life with that performance and I have not missed one since. These days I have to force myself to watch them. I usually end up taping it and watching it the next day so I can fast forward through all the bullshit awards (quadruple threat, you kidding right, Justin is not that great of an actor) and just check out whatever lame performances. Out of however many performers they have usually only two are ever good.

I feel genuinely bad for today’s youth because MTV is killing Music. Music is art but with people like Kanye, and P.Diddy, and Britney Spears influencing today’s youth, I am afraid the art in music is obsolete and now just superficial ways to sell materialistic bullshit and create super egos who think their artists. I am ashamed for MTV, I really am.

I leave you all with the very wise words of Justin Timberlake:

Timberlake said: "I want to challenge MTV to play more videos!"

Amen!

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