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Jermaine Dupri Says Music Must Drive the Tour, Not Hype
Original: Jermaine Dupri Compares Touring Artists With No Hits to Waymo Passengers: 'Music Is the Driver'
Music producer Jermaine Dupri is drawing attention after arguing that artists who tour without hit songs are essentially passengers, likening them to riders in a Waymo self-driving car. His point, summed up as 'music is the driver,' is that genuine hits should be what carries an artist on the road, not hype or machinery. The comments have sparked debate among fans about what justifies a tour in today's industry.
Why now: His provocative comparison between hitless touring artists and autonomous car passengers is prompting debate about what really earns a live tour.
Evidence
- Jermaine Dupri Compares Touring Artists With No Hits to Waymo Passengers: 'Music Is the Driver' · Complex
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