What about the Music ?

Is it just me or has pop and urban music been lacking lately? And have musicians been focusing too much on other things other than music ?

I remember in my second year of university I was literally buying a new CD every week, every tuesday when CD's came out there was something I wanted to buy, but now I feel like everything I hear I dislike. I don't know if my taste's are changing but music just seems to be dead lately, maybe due to economy .... ? lol

And not only that, it seems there's too much focus on things that aren't even music related. For example, MTV taking the "music television" out of it's logo because it definitely is not about music anymore.

And I know I've been player hating on Lady Gaga a lot, but I just have to make a reference to her because I feel like what I'm saying especially deals with her. Don't get me wrong, I love the girl, but do you think she'd be half of what she is if it wasn't for her theatrics and "statements" ? I know the girl can write music, and I know her music is decent, but in all honesty, haven't we heard it before? What is she offering us music wise ?

And what about the telephone music video ? I signed up for a song not a failed attempt at kill bill 3

I feel like a lot of music tastes now are just based on fads and fashion... and that makes me sad :(

I'm not going to jump on the Lady Gaga train, I love what she stands for, but her music is no better than anyone else's and coming from a dancer, gaga can't dance.
*Sorry Gaga lovers !! love you all HUGSSS

Does anyone know what I mean tho? Have you been dying to hear that song at the club that just hits you in the right spots? But feeling like it just doesn't exist right now... ?

That being said, here's a decent jam, nothing spectacular, but it's fun ! Don't mind the douche in the music video

RICKY J - WHATTA NIGHT