Music started getting worse when the means to make it got affordable for nearly anyone to make it. Too many artists & artists are way too prolific, not enough quality control. Think alot artists don't take as much pride in their music cause they know most are gonna steal it anyway, & they aren't making as much money as they should off it.Artists put out music on their own labels so they don't have anyone to answer to, affects quality control too. Too close to their music to know what's really good, & their crews are "yes" men. New cats should get legends to oversee/executive produce their albums, mentor these young cats, might help.