This archive report was first published on 30 September 2019.
On September 30, 2019, a thought-provoking article highlighted the importance of haters in the music industry. Musicians often address their critics in their songs, but what they may not realize is that these critics play a crucial role in their success.
Die-hard fans, on the other hand, tend to be overly defensive and unwilling to criticize their favorite artists. However, it's the harsh criticism from haters that pushes artists to improve and produce better music.
Think of it this way: if you're a fan of an artist, you're unlikely to provide honest feedback because you're biased towards their work. But haters, with their brutal honesty, can help artists identify areas for improvement and push them to create better content.
A good analogy is The Beat, a music show that aired on NTV from the mid-2000s. While not run by haters, the show's strict standards forced local artists to produce high-quality music videos, ultimately benefiting fans like us.
At the end of the day, it's the haters who help artists grow and produce well-packaged products that we can be proud of.
