Rather than the new, toe the line, corporate approved performers, who speak in focus group validated non controversial statements, whose lyrics are simple, and

Rather than the new, toe the line, corporate approved performers, who speak in focus group validated non controversial statements, whose lyrics are simple, and who maintain image over substance. I've always thought Kanye is one of the last few rock stars willing to buck industry norms and speak out freely(even if it can be a little controversial at times and hurt his bottom line). He's what I consider an artist not a performer.