628 sats \ 1 reply \ @UCantDoThatDotRugged 20 Feb \ on: WTF Happened (To Music) In 1997? charts_and_numbers
I would guess a consolidation of labels with a few high output producers who were able to copy/paste hits and use MTV and internet to build a mainstream cookiecutter conveyor belt from teenage disposable income to their pockets. Along with 'billboard hot 100' being captured by same, and influenced to promote only the inside tracks.