we all complain but we don't do anything about it.
i've bought Game Theory and spent a C-note on a ticket for the RCMH show. i do tell a friend about music i think is great. i do get songs from a friend and purchase an album for the CD booklet if it's worthy.
i wasn't always like this. i used to complain and complain. i'd say "we need real hip-hop" but wouldn't look through fat beats for something refreshing to quench my thirst for the REAL.
if we stopped complaining and focused on ways to support and promote the REAL, maybe Hip Hop can get that energy again.
For instance, I know a LOT of people had the food and liqour advance and boasted of Lupe's genius. They are probably the same people who saved there 10 bucks and downloaded the newers songs on file share. They are the same people who argue online about how dope he is, but won't give their 10 bucks to the cause.
Hip-Hop just like Politics: we all have an opinion and no one at the polls.