Kid Rock, Everlast, and Eminem have also hit the million mark with their rock and hip-hop hybrid albums. Saylor explains that buyers are suprisingly diverse, with African Americans constituting a suprisingly large part of the listening audience. Rachael Morris, the rock buyer at Tower Records, says that diversity in fans has created this new genre of music. Like many other children of the '90s, senior Elizabeth Todd says that original rap and alternative rock are still special to her. They've got hooks and groove.
Kids hear the music first, then they listen to the lyrics.
So since rap has the same beat, kids are leaning towards the new groups. Despite the groups' current popularity, the field of music is constantly changing. The future of these rock and rap artists, however, is unknown. Radio Executive Director senior Sinta Jimenez. The 'Family Values' Tour was extremely successful, and the bands are hot.