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The Rubicon

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The Rubicon

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.

It’s time for artists to forget about the charts

Yassin Mokbel, RubicOnline September 19, 2024
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.
The only way to stop the artists from these actions and posts is to stop feeding their fame.

Hold artists accountable for damaging actions

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline November 1, 2022
While these artists may not realize it, even the most minor actions can have lasting effects on listeners.
Travis Scott and Drake perform together during the Astroworld Festival. Meanwhile, screams and cries from below remain muffled by the loud music.

[ARTS OPINION] Astroworld tragedy exposes concert dangers, importance of safety precautions

Eliana Mann, RubicOnline November 17, 2021
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.
[THROWBACK REVIEW] Travis Scott combines styles to produce Rodeo

[THROWBACK REVIEW] Travis Scott combines styles to produce Rodeo

Thomas Reinhart, Staff Writer February 20, 2020
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.
Travis Scott and Gopher men's basketball player Isaiah Washington traveling over the crowd on Scott's signature roller coaster.

Lively Travis Scott concert leaves fans wanting more

Annie Bottern, RubicOnline Editor December 11, 2018
Grammy nominee Travis Scott performed for a sold-out show Dec. 8 in Minneapolis' Target Center.
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