Speaking of media terms regarding music genres, I understand that generally
the whole fuss is about who said it first. If it came froma media source,
the artists will all resent it. But if it came from a musician, DJ, etc,
then it seems more acceptable. "Ska" was coined by a ska musician. And I
may be wrong on this, but
the much-more willingness by "Drum 'N Bass" artists to use that term
probably means it originated within the scene than from out of it. Then
again it also seems like most drum n bass artists have their own mission,
not just as an alternative to standard techno music (which really is a punk
version of disco on the most basic level), to make this music get a name
for itself, and earn its place in the history of music.
Of course, there are exceptions; "Rock N Roll" was coined by a Cleveland,
USA (that's why the Rock N Roll museum is there) radio DJ (that's
considered media) and for years no one had a problem with admitting to
playing "rock" music. Also, "Acid Jazz" was coined by the very person who
detests it the most today, DJ Gilles Peterson (But I do believe we've gone
through that road many times...)
E