Is popular music a mass produced commodity or a genuine art form?

Popular music is both depending upon the individual song and artist. It is a commodity because it is something which can be marketed, packaged, and sold. For example, “boy bands” are created solely to be popular, sell albums, and hit high on the top 40 charts. These bands exemplify both traits of industrial standardization with part interchangeability (hardly any difference if a member is substituted) and pseudo individualization (all boy bands have a similar sound, songs, and band structure). On the other hand, some popular music can be artistic. Lady Gaga is an example of this because she has a unique style and talent. Her music is popular due to its uniqueness which is something that goes against both the traits of industrial standardization. Popular music that is well-liked due to its actual musical value and expression is art thus music that is marketed to BECOME popular is a commodity.