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Rapper/Actor Nick Cannon has shared his thoughts on the ever-changing condition of the music industry and explained why the rap game, despite low record sales, is moving in a better direction.

Cannon also discussed a few emcees who are catching his attention.

"I like underground rappers -- Cory Gunz is a young kid that's been really doing his thing," Cannon said in an interview. "I'm a Gym Class Heroes type of fan, even though they're not new, but they're definitely trendsetters. The new group, LMFAO -- they do some new electro-hip-hop new sounding stuff...I think it's definitely going to a better place. We've been through our ups and downs, but -people understand that hip-hop is here to stay. What I love about it, and what I feel like it's always maintained and worked through, is being able to have different types of hip-hop, just like different types of rock. I mean, you got your hardcore hip-hop, you got your hipster hip-hop -- it's such a grand culture at this point where it's not just all about the music. So I believe it's in a great place and I believe it's gonna continue to thrive." (Ask Men)


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