I think you've confused the vast market's forced acceptance of mediocre because that's what's available with their wanting the mediocrity. Proof of that is seen with the emergence of places for affordably licensed royalty free options. The quality of production and styles today compared to those from the 90s/00s is amazing. There's been a few options on these sites that I would play in a set as DJ. This ain't yo momma's needle drop selections.