I like to believe that there's always room at the top of any industry for people who really have a superior talent. I have to say, their boot-strapped scrappiness does give them a little special cred for me, but mostly, I just love their music. Their song, "Thrift Shop" is a trifecta, great tune, great lyrics, great social commentary.
Also, bonus points for their ability to describe odors. "Smells like R-Kelly's Sheets."
Also, bonus points for their ability to describe odors. "Smells like R-Kelly's Sheets."