Dear Music Writers Of The Internets, You want to use your non-Twitter rant powers effectively? Spend some on a think piece about how R&B is about everything but love these days. What does it say about the love lives of young people when the songs are about a lack of loyalty and no being available for any connection beyond the horizontal mambo? Use some of your highfalutin academia sharpened pontificating skills and get on that.
Here a quick case study for you. August Alsina spends just under 5 minutes on his new single “No Love” explaining just exactly what he is not here for with his lady love. Want a drink or late night unattached sex then he’s your guy. But love? Ohh hell no. Ain’t nobody got time for that. The leader of all things Barbie, Ms Nicki Minaj signs on to accompany him on this journey of disconnection. Truth is August has a raw quality that people love. Its understandable why he has gotten attention lately including his spot on XXL’s Freshmen list. And he’s young in his career. Let’s hope he finds some good love and spreads a little hope in the future. These tweets need it.