tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15716916.post8813028710532640781..comments2008-11-20T13:52:56.104-08:00Adminnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15716916.post-37806523831493666532008-11-20T13:52:00.000-08:002008-11-20T13:52:00.000-08:00I think you are just using the wrong ruler. You are coming from a vocalist r&amp;b perspective which is actually based in good voice talent. I think this thrust is more hip-hop where a raspy voice, or any voice that is memorable is desired and acceptable. Timing, syntax, wordplay is valued much higher than pitch, tone, stamina, etc. (possibly with the exception of breath control, no one likes an out-of-breath rapper). The bottom line is it&#39;s novel. Its the trend of the now and it has infected for better or for worse the landscape of popular (black (for now)) music. The other bottom line is I don&#39;t think they care about being good singers, because that is not the yardstick they measure the music against.<BR/><BR/>ramble ramble ramblejaiplushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12826465175100723660noreply@blogger.com