Is it me or has MTV now become nothing but reality shows and hardly music videos?
461656
trust me,it's not you..when flipping aimlessly looking for music videos,i'm always shocked & amazed when mtv is actually playing one. i must be old..i remember back in the day when mtv was nothing BUT music videos..\nand a side note,doesn't it seem like "reality" shows have changed the definition of the word "reality"?
40371
It is REAL WORLD. MTV
598752
To be honest, nowadays, s_x sells and that's what you see all the time in these videos and even on television. It's unfortunate but it's a reality. It has spread from MTV to evey single network out there.
656453
Because it is a LOT cheaper for the networks to produce than a traditional comedy or drama, and when they figured that out, they saturated the market with so much reality TV that people got addicted to it. Remember when reality TV first came out, you could not find a "regular" show to save your life, so you watched a reality show just because there was nothing else on. Almost like brain-washing.  And now that "regular" shows are being made again, we're too used to reality TV to ever turn it back off.\n\nAnd the same answer applies to "Why is pop music such mindless crap?"
82199
MTV ruined music in my opinion.  Music has been in a downward spiral since around 1985.  I'm 25 years old and I listen to mostly to the music my parents and grandparents grew up with.  There are a few good artists right now like Jack Johnson and Norah Jones.
558123
MTV used to play a lot of music. But, then they discovered reality TV. They aim a lot of shows at the younger crowd that most stations wouldn't try. I do like the fact that some of their shows are good(I love the Real World). \n\nBut, it is disappointing that I have to watch at midnight until about 7 or 8 am to see videos. The rest of the time it's programing.\n\nI don't think MTV has played as many videos since the times of Bevis & Butthead. Then along came Ren & Stimpy, and they've never been the same since. MTV2 does play videos more often then MTV but, are still cluttered with shows like Jackass, and Wild Boys. They also have music channels (that I have to pay extra for). They have (or had) MTVX which was rock and metal, MTVwhich if I recall was rap, and so on and so on.\n\nSorry to hear that it's not what you expected! It has changed so much since the 80's. I think the only time they show videos anymore is previews after a show ends during the credits, and during TRL.\n\nGood luck!
141995
Agree on that... Isnt it a bit stupid to watch other people lifes when you can have so much more fun living yours...\nThese days people are obsessed with "reality" shows while not seeing the reality around them, not noiticing the lack of reality in the shows...
184139
try ugly people.\nSure it goes against MTV's teachings but what do they know?
775998
I say mainstream rap music has been falling off since '95 (personally, I think the beginning of rap music's decline coincides with the moment Master P came onto the scene).  Since then, the mainstream media has been increasingly oversaturated by a lot of cookie-cutter emcees (if we can even call them emcees) and candy rappers who spout garbage because right now, they're the ones bringing their record companies the most money. Some, like me, might be old enough to remember this and some might not be, but back in the late 80's and early to mid 90's there was a lot of talent, variety and substance in rap. You could turn on the radio and hear conscious (as in socially/politically conscious), gangsta, old-school, jazz-infused, comical and storytelling styles of rap back to back in one sitting (or one car trip). THAT is what's sorely lacking in mainstream rap right now - talent, variety and substance. There's nothing to choose from anymore, kinda like going to McDonald's and seeing nothing but fries on the overhead menu.\n\nThere are still some good emcees out there who don't fit the "cookie-cutter" mold and have something positive to say, but unfortunately we rarely (if ever) see them in the mainstream media. A lot of the real emcees have been put on the backburner or are stuck in the underground circuit because for the most part, greedy record companies and good ol' Corporate America have flooded the market with whatever "trend du jour" makes them the most money (which, unfortunately, glorifies the negative/controversial). It's sad, but for the most part, neither the record companies nor the rappers do it for the love of the music anymore.  It's all about that almighty dollar.\n\nGood thing I was introduced to underground hip hop a few years ago. Otherwise, I'd still be sittin' here with Midnight Marauders on repeat, reminiscing about the good ol' days - lol.
706990
I agree with you. It shouldn't be called that anymore.\nThey barely have t.v. shows that have anything to do with music.\nI don't watch it anymore.
940976
I agree.\n\nIt is very hard for me to watch MTV or listen to mainsteam radio.\n\nI am a 'deeper' music listener and you have to search a little for music that has meaning and musical quality. I still think here are people out there that make music because they love music.\n\nI'm not sure if your question is a question or if you're just informing us haha. But you are right on. But of course mainstream suburban teens will tell you different.
379512
It definately is!!! It's rediculous how bad things have gotten...even since I've been in school! I graduated high school only 4 years ago, but it just shocks me when I skim over channels like MTV...even shows on Nickelodeon...it's just so sad! No wonder we have kids having kids...and teens doing drugs and starving themselves or throwing up just to look like the popular people. Just sad...
739972
Sorry friend but your generation is being assimulated by mine.\n\nVery few new stuff seems to be prominent. Lots of stuff from 80s and earlier.\n\nWe just don't want to give you a voice.
1072088
sort of because now that American Idol and 24 are over there is really nothing much on TV. And that would have been some cool news footage. Well there is always tommorow i guess
988852
I'M WITH YOU!!!!! Boycott MTV!!! The producers or whoever makes the lists, probably put more hip hop and rap in because that's the genre that they personally like. I'm not sure if it's true, but it's all that I've got (ha The Used!). Rock, punk, metal, alternative... love it all. I hate rap and hip hop and that crap. All it talks about is sex.
98463
The Media? hell who knows!! The world definitely isn't what it used to be
19865
Unfortunately, MTV realized that there is no money in playing videos, that all their money comes from Ad Revenue. By playing television shows that reach a wider audience than music videos, it allows them to get more money from advertisers looking to reach the younger demographic.\n\nFor example, if they are playing hip-hop videos, advertisers can only target that market that likes hip-hop. While playing the Real World, they're reaching a much broader spectrum of people.