Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Over the past century, Top 40 musicians have developed new ways to brainwash millions of easily impressionable teenagers and young adults, and have mastered the art of exploitation. From synonymity to white lies, to writing for a massive target audience, and record labels (especially the Big 3 (Sony, Universal, & Warner)) more often than not, get to decide who gets their big break & when. These musicians are not like you, though. They are not part of the working class. Most of them have never had to grind through hundred hour work weeks, how they act in the media almost never reflects how they act in person, and yet, they complain that they can’t take 6 months off, whilst the majority of Americans couldn’t afford an emergency $1,000 expense. Yet, most working class consumers don’t think about their struggles as an actual commoner, and compare/contrast that with the luxurious lives of their favourite musicians. In fact, they’re quick to defend their “hero” from any and all criticism, and will continue to fill their coffers with profits when they (the musicians) call upon their fanbase to stream their new song so it hits #1 on Billboard.
Over the past century, Top 40 musicians have developed new ways to brainwash millions of easily impressionable teenagers and young adults, and have mastered the art of exploitation. From synonymity to white lies, to writing for a massive target audience, and record labels (especially the Big 3 (Sony, Universal, & Warner)) more often than not, get to decide who gets their big break & when. These musicians are not like you, though. They are not part of the working class. Most of them have never had to grind through hundred hour work weeks, how they act in the media almost never reflects how they act in person, and yet, they complain that they can’t take 6 months off, whilst the majority of Americans couldn’t afford an emergency $1,000 expense. Yet, most working class consumers don’t think about their struggles as an actual commoner, and compare/contrast that with the luxurious lives of their favourite musicians. In fact, they’re quick to defend their “hero” from any and all criticism, and will continue to fill their coffers with profits when they (the musicians) call upon their fanbase to stream their new song so it hits #1 on Billboard.
