Renowned broadcaster Tommy Annan-Forson has raised concerns about the quality of music being produced in modern times.
In a recent interview with Kwesi Kyei Darkwah on CTV, Tommy lamented the lack of substance in most contemporary songs, stating that he finds it difficult to pay attention to them.
“I virtually don’t listen to our [modern] music because there’s nothing to understand. There’s really nothing to understand. It’s just blabber music. There’s no storyline,” Tommy remarked during the interview.
He also expressed his disapproval of songs containing expletives, noting that some radio stations justify playing such tracks by saying that “bad news sells, bad music sells.” According to Tommy, such a practice would not have been tolerated during his broadcasting career.
The veteran broadcaster emphasized the importance of music telling a story, pointing out that when he plays country music, he sees it as a way of sharing a personal narrative with the listener.
“When I play a particular Country song that makes my heart beat or skip a beat, I know that the listener will like this. It has a good storyline – it affects you and I,” Tommy explained.
With over 47 years of experience in the media and arts industry, Tommy Annan-Forson has had a significant impact on many media professionals through his radio training school, RABODEF.
