EPISODE 202 MIXTAPES VS ALBUMS

So since I have had to reduce my schedule in order to promote the new album, I have been submerged in the world of music. I haven't watched much news, politics, current events because of this grind. Thus this Episode will of course be about the industry. To the point, i want to talk about the DEATH of independent album releases. Call me old school, stubborn or whatever, but I STILL like a good ALBUM. From the ALL original content (since I don't really want to hear what you sound like over a beat that was already made famous by someone else) to the FEEL and stamp that sets it apart from a mixtape. Sometimes I don't want to hear a DJ talking..especially if IM not in a club. Thats the simple truth of it all. Since the mixtape explosion in the early 2000's more and more MAJOR and INDIE artist have opted out of producing original albums. Some say it's too costly, some say people don't want them anymore. I TOTALLY disagree with that stance. Since I have released my album THE CINEMA OF ME the number one big up I get is this: "man I'm so glad to see someone do a real album again" Now of course as the CEO of CHAINLESS ENT it was my call to go that route, I don't have to answer to anyone as an artist. But if I did it would be a good possibility that the label would have told me to do a mixtape. For whatever reason mixtapes have crushed the notion that an INDIE and even some MAJOR artist should put out an album. Its either a single or a mixtape! But WHY? I want to ask some artist, producers, DJs, and CONSUMERS how they feel about this on K-100.