I get what you’re saying, and it’s a fair point to point out that they don’t big up all the NYC acts that are on the rise. We can definitely attribute that the generational gap that exists between the old school and not being too pressed to keep up with the new school.
But my point is that they speak on the south’s acts when they don’t have enough information to form a valid opinion. Again, something we harp on damn near every time this gets brought up, the ***** called the album At -leans. That let’s us know without a shadow of a doubt that you’re not well versed on the region’s music. So instead by of acting like you have a valid leg to stand on when speaking on the music you clearly don’t listen to... just don’t bring it up. Not saying nothing leave it to where there’s no criticism or point of reference for cats to say you have a NYC bias.
But we can agree to disagree on that.
Speaking to what you mentioned about NYC cats having the hardest time getting on these days, I can ride with that because the city’s been making some great music as of late. Don Q is the best out of NY right now, but arguably one of the biggest names in music right now is a chick who comes from the Bronx (Cardi). Then you got cats like Griselda, Pardison Fontaine, A Boogie, the Blixy dudes... **** you mans 6 9 will be home any day now.

And with all those acts out here making noise, NY will get a major revitalized boost when Bobby and Rowdy get out.
Music has changed so much that it’s too difficult to even say what it means to be “on” anymore. People have phones and Bluetooth cars/headphones. You’re your own dj. Anyone from anywhere can gain popularity and have a following. They may not make it to the world stage like Cardi, but they can still have great careers in music.