Probably because he only nominally understands that good and bad has nothing to do with popularity and/or sales. I can personally listen to music I don't like and understand the skill had craftsmanship it takes to put something together.

 Still when record, any record, debuts at the platinum level it has nothing to do with the quality of the song it has to do with the promotion. That doesn't mean the quality is or isn't there.

 Kinda's like the fake idea that anyone can grow up to be president. No not without the backing in support of multi billion dollar organisations. They just put it together to look that way. You can't dress trashy till you spend a lot of money.

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