Is Music Race, Gender, Or $$$ Motivated?
Is my playlist racist? Having questions like this disturb you is pretty expected because, yes, most
of us may not know, but our playlist is actually racist. Most of the time, we don’t even concede,
but the songs we love to jam to are racist. Your everyday go-to music is powered by conglomerates
who are trying to suppress the voice of black musicians just to satisfy their shallow egos. Let us
show you the reality behind the entertainment coating of the music industry.
Racism In Various Genres Of The Music Industry
Tens of popular music genres like Rap, Rock, Country, Punk, Heavy Metal, Soul R&B, and many
others are now prone to this contagious disease called racism. And now, it’s just the black people
too. White supremacy has led many other races, like Asians and Latinos, down the rail. Casual
racializing is a problem that not many think of as a problem. But it exists and is eating up the roots
of the music industry.
Here’s What Black Artists Have To Face In The Music Industry
The inconveniences and struggles of black musicians and rap artists are not hidden from anyone.
But we all choose to ignore them deliberately. A report published a few years back on the topic of
the experience of black musicians showed that 86% of black musicians believe their music journey
was negatively affected by their color.
Back in the 80s, private groups held a meeting with the mission of portraying black rap artists as
promoters of violence. The companies that did not agree to this conspiracy were threatened to not
to be supported in future endeavors or that the manager would be fired.
And This Does Not Stop Here
Even if a black musician/rap artist is hired after facing long challenges, most black musicians earn
approximately £299 less per month than their white colleagues earn. And that’s not a small amount
in this time of inflation. Alexandra Burke, a famous black musician who even won the X Factor in
2008, broke down in an interview where she told everyone that she had to work ten times as hard
as others only because she was not white. Clearly, the music industry has little appreciation for
talent and is still the preacher of fake beauty standards.
Let’s Talk About Another Time Black Musicians Faced Racism
An example of racism in music genres is when Old Town Road, a music hit by black musician Lil
Nas X was added to Billboard’s Hot Country song and was also removed as soon as it was added.
The fans were not blind as the news spread like fire, upon which the publication said that the hit
song, which won the hearts of millions in a matter of a few days, did not have enough country
music elements, even though the song had clear references to the country.
Is It Really The Millennials?
The short answer is yes. A more logical explanation of this answer is that the record industry is
now more focused on making money than on producing quality music. Gone are the times when
music was considered an art that was to be done wholeheartedly. Now, money speaks for itself.
What now matters is how to sell music for even more than what it’s worth. Everyone is focused on
making some extra bucks, and that’s where faces come because what looks handsome makes a
handsome profit.
KMEB Stands Against Racism
At KMEB, we try our best not to let racism win over talent. All the right music for the music lover
in you is present here, without any filters of racism or dollars. Listen to your favorite artists without
gender issues, and discover music from all across the globe that speaks for its quality. Whether
black or white, quality content is the base on which we determine our top singers. In fact, you
decide!
Here’s The Catch
Given the current situation and the trends in the media regarding racism, it appears that racism isn’t
going anywhere anytime soon. And our millennials won’t let it be wiped out from the music
industry too. But with your and our joint effort, we can bring some change because now, raising
your voice is not taboo anymore. With our right to speech and protest, we can be the difference we
wish to see in the world and hope for the best.
