My Dialog About Macklemore With Paul Porter
A Twitter discussion with Paul Porter of Rap Rehab about whether Macklemore's meteoric rise can be truthfully called DIY and Independent
RT @industryears: @Macklemore's Indie Rise Is Simply A White Lie ow.ly/hskAL [So, is it b/c he's talented, white or b/c of payola?]
@shadesofsolveig @macklemore Talented for sure. Big machine takes it to the next level.- @industryears So, is it b/c he's talented, white or b/c of payola? I think the first two are obvious, the third is an accusation.
- @industryears I'm sure payola is real. ADA is the big machine, with the deep pockets of Warner behind it, and his pop appeal was key. Yes?
- @industryears So would you consider him a sellout, or a smart capitalizer? I agree with your analysis about the white rapper pop thing, BTW.
- @industryears "In a fair world every artist would get the same chance Independent or Major." Was his success unfair, in your eyes?
- @industryears Sorry to bug you, I am genuinely interested in and respectful of your knowledge and perspective.
- @shadesofsolveig you get what you earn. Getting drafted is the name of the game.
