I completely agree with ASAP (As Sincere As Possible) 100%!!!

I don't think it's fair that r&b artists must sacrifice their r&b identity to sell records or be considered current. You don't see Country and Rock Artists doing pop b/c that what's hot at the moment. They usually stick to their roots.

Sam your statement makes you seem narrow minded in thinking that going pop (current) is the only way that any artist can garner WW success.