Yung Bleu Laments Over Industry, Claims Labels Only Care About Numbers

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The award-winning singer got a few things off of his chest and said "the love for music is gone."

The current state of the music industry has been debated for years. As there have been new avenues for artists to release their music independently, thanks to the ongoing changes being made to social media and streaming platforms, the industry has shifted its focus. While topping the charts, going Platinum, touring the world, and stacking up cash have been sought after in music throughout history, there are some who feel as if things aren't necessarily changing for the better.

We've reported on certain artists and producers lamenting about R&B and their aversion to the genre because it has seen a dramatic shift in the last decade. Yung Bleu issued a complaint of his own as a lover, and creator, of music.


"The love for music is gone all these labels care about is numbers now," he penned over on Twitter. "That’s why barely anything classics anymore they dnt push nothing just look at numbers wait for it to pop . I feel like I’m the last of a Dieng breed." He later added, "Ima real artist around the board . Y’all will see who around 10 years from now."

His tweets were shared across various platforms and several music fans seemed to agree, while others noted that there are many successful, talented artists making use of their moment in the spotlight without putting money before creativity. Check out his tweets below and let us know if you agree with Bleu.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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