Why are people hating on DJ drops?

When the new Clipse, We Got It For Cheap Vol. 3 dropped, I downloaded the mix hosted by DJ Drama, virtually assuring me a disc overflowing with gunshots and body-drops--not to mention "Gangta grizzilz!" no less than one dozen times. And yet, this is the album I downloaded. In fact, I chose it over the raw version. Cats want to hate on the DJ interrupts, when the truth is, those interrupts make tracks.

DJ Drama is no one without his name. Neither is Clinton Sparks. People hate hearing their voices come in at :38, but you can bet those same fans run straight to a mix that has DJ Drama or Clinton Sparks plastered on it. That shit get seeded on bittorrent, and it's because DJs like Sparks and Drama are quality distributors. People don't see that they redefined the rap game to model the crack game. When people want that raw, they head to the dealer they trust. It's the same business model.

As much as we want to hate on DJ drops in favor of pure music, it's obvious that chants like "It's Mr. Thanksgiving!" shouted over and over that make discs fresh. Blasting Drama mixes, windows down, is a statement that makes for a memorable musical experience. Purists be damned: this is pure-fucking-hip-hop. Distributors are part of the game.

Circumventing the RIAA is what it's about. Rap music beat Radiohead to the punch years ago. Respect to mixtape DJs everywhere--yes, even DJ Khaled.