Hip hop Quote by Win Butler
“I think of hip hop as a mass media, radio, MTV thing. It’s been extremely relevant over the last 10 years and rock music is just not anymore—-a tear rolls down my cheek as I say that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015
Hip hop dominates modern media while rock’s relevance has faded, evoking nostalgia and sadness.
In simple terms: Hip hop is now mainstream, rock is less so.
Embrace change, honor past influences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- music criticism
- personal reflection
- industry analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media shape genre popularity?
- Can rock reinvent itself?
Rock still has niche audiences and can evolve.