This was early '90s and in New York hip-hop was coming on…
“This was early '90s and in New York hip-hop was coming on really strong; that was the sort of urban folk music that was almost threatening to eclipse rock music and indie rock music in terms of popularity, which it has certainly gone on to do. But you know, this is the end of the 1980s, beginning of the '90s. The whole independent label thing has really evolved to this incredible point from the early '80s when we started, and there wasn't one record label at all, until a couple people started forming these small labels.”
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Describes hip‑hop’s rise in early ’90s and its impact on rock and indie scenes
In simple terms: Hip‑hop overtook rock in popularity in the ’90s
Key Takeaway
Recognize emerging cultural shifts early
Themes
culture
music industry
genre evolution
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
historical
industry
When to use this quote
- record label startups
- artist promotion
- genre crossover events
Key Concepts
cultural diffusion
independent labels
market dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do new platforms change music distribution?
- What can preserve indie diversity?
A Different Perspective
Independent labels still face financial challenges