Kings of A&R

Interesting article here titled “Exploitative music industry erasing hard-fought respect won by women“.  Women are consistently referred to as “hoes” and “bitches” in a countless number of hip-hop songs, to the point that it’s becoming a standard for many of these songs. Male musicians are making it clear through their lyrics and videos what they think of women.

In 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P” video, women are not only shown in bikinis and stilettos, but they’re also being walked on leashes. Furthermore, the female musicians that serve as pop culture role models only contribute to the degradation of women. Their hits never seem to range further than cheesy love songs and boyfriends trouble. For instance, the Pussycat Dolls’ catchy song “Doncha” may seem to display their confidence and values as women. But what do we value when the lyrics are: “Doncha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?” And popular Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie demonstrated her power in the song “My Humps,” in which she boasts that her humps and lumps have the ability to get men to buy her designer brands.

The Lillith Fair days are long gone and was replaced by Rapestock 99. Sarah McLachlan, Tori Amos, and Heather Nova are gone as well. Who would have guessed……