Today’s hit songs are built on big budgets, not talent – Reminisce

By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

Renowned Nigerian rapper, Reminisce, has lamented the growing influence of money over music quality in determining hit songs.

Speaking on the popular podcast ‘I Said What I Said’, the artiste criticized the shift in the music industry, where substantial financial backing often overshadows artistic creativity.

“The game has now changed to another phase. The phase where you now have to spend money to get hits,” he stated.

Reminisce further explained, saying, “Money now produces hits, not music anymore. That’s the phase we are in now. Whatever song you see [popping], go ask what the marketing budget was. That’s what determines how big a song is. It’s no longer just music anymore.”