In 2024, a new chart-topping tactic involving the sale of exclusive digital albums has plagued the listening experience and has taken the focus away from producing quality music.
Travis Scott's Nov. 5 musical festival performance turned into a deadly event over the course of a few short hours, as fans were trampled in a massive crowd surge.
Travis Scott's Rodeo, which is filled with great, unique songs as well as wonderful features provided by credible artists, is the best Rap album of 2015.
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![QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. For years, artists have used different tactics to ensure they reach the top of the charts. However, this has only seen the decline in the quality of the listening experience. "The way to fix this [problem] is for the artists themselves to focus more on making high-quality music and not being obsessed with the numbers," Mokbel said.](https://www.rubiconline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/billboardOpinion2-e1726799807154-1200x800.jpg)
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