Counter-point: The RIAA would so love to eliminate the human element from the process. As in, the most profitable artists are the dead ones. If you've read abou

Counter-point: The RIAA would so love to eliminate the human element from the process. As in, the most profitable artists are the dead ones. If you've read about hit-machine-in-human-form Max Martin, then you're aware the guy is a total obsessive with an approach (balanced lines, best vocal lines, etc) and if he could be in charge of a fake-singer by way of programming, then I think he'd be unstoppable.