Ep.40 - Blogger Is King, Gossip Column Is Leading Ya

Think for a moment about where you get Hip-Hop news. Now think about where you get quotes from people of note. Unlike the regular News Journalism we all know of, Music Journalism isn't so easy to define. Because a majority of the news we get is either bare-bones information such as 1st Week sales or release dates. Or they simply come from the source and leads outlets to just regurgitate the information (e.g. An artist saying something incendiary on IG Live.)So what is Music Journalism? How has the way we get news changed everything and who are the Music Journalists of note? TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (3:00)Topic Intro - (11:09)The divide between "Personalities" & writers - (16:20)Our definitions of Music Journalism - (22:43)Let's talk DJVlad - (30:43)Negativity (& lack of morality) sells -  (33:21)The concept of "Critical Mass" - (39:50)The Overton Window of Hip-Hop Journalism - (47:40)Is Hip-Hop Numbers Journalism? - (56:08)Lighter Note - (1:01:47)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK5E Community DiscordChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence