When Azealia Banks condemned America’s treatment of African-Americans she was met with silence, and in some cases criticism, from her peers in the entertainment today.
Today, she is one of the many musicians stepping out to critique the music industry’s response to the murder of George Floyd and the protests it has sparked.
Learn more below…
Camila Cabello is no stranger to race debates, but the singer is seemingly attempting to turn a positive corner. And is doing so in partnership with boyfriend Shawn Mendes.
George Floyd‘s death at the hands of a white police officer has caused an international outcry and has sparked protests worldwide.
One of the latest took place in Miami and saw Cabello join in together with Mendes.
Peep the footage below…
“I have a wife and two children who love me, I am the victim of police brutality”
As the Black community and its allies are once again stepping up to social injustice and fighting for equality, this week’s From The Vault comes courtesy of Michael Jackson and his plaintive ‘They Don’t Care About Us.’
Issued as the third single from the ’HIStory’ LP, Jackson self-produced track remains one of his most controversial cuts to this day.
Markedly more aggressive than previous social offerings like ‘We Are The World’ and ‘Heal The World,’ ‘About Us’ found Jackson fed up with the way “we” were being treated.
Of course, accusations of racism and call for revolt followed suit.
A huge hit in Europe, the song was only but a moderate hit in the US… likely because of its subject matter.
In keeping with the aura of the track, MJ chose to work with Spike Lee to bring the song to life and oh did he succeed.
Two videos were shot, both making social commentaries in their own way.
The first presented Mike in a Brazilian favela; but instead of putting the emphasis on the dangerous and ruthless aspects of that environment, the artist chose to paint a colorful, upbeat and optimistic picture of the neighborhood.
The second was shot in a prison and made much more obvious allusions to the way people of color are (mis)treated in America – with footage of the KKK and police brutality among other poignant images.
25 years after its release, unfortunately the words to this song still feel like the personal story of many a person of color.
Here’s hoping the uproar that is currently occurring the world over brings with it change, and that people turn up the volume about issues regarding racial inequality and white privilege; but most of all start being more active about how to fight this plague that has been part of history for far too long.
JAY-Z has long been at the forefront of the drive for social justice, a trajectory that continues in the wake of George Floyd saga.
Full story below…
The music industry has united to declare that #TheShowMustBePaused.
George Floyd‘s shocking death has sent a ripple wave of fury across the globe and brought the necessity of conquering racial injustice to the surface.
As widely reported, the unarmed Black man joined a growing list of Afro-Americans who’ve lost their lives in police encounters. In Floyd’s instance, Minnesota officer Derek Chauvin rested a knee on his neck for seven minutes – despite audible pleas from the deceased.
Now, record labels – both major and independent – are joining forces for what is being deemed Black Out Tuesday on June 2nd.
Details below… (more…)
As interest in the suspicious death of Ms. Lavena Johnson increases, Solange has called for those involved in the death of another African-American woman to be arrested.
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Lady Gaga is the latest star to publicly stand in unison with the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
The shocking death of unarmed Black man George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer has caused international fury and renewed calls for an end to racism (especially within institutions that ought to be protecting the masses).
Using her platform, the singer acknowledged her privilege while unpacking the importance of everyone joining Black people to demand equality.
Her open letter awaits below…
R&B star Faith Evans found herself in hot water this week. For, it’s being reported that she was arrested and charged with domestic violence.
The alleged victim? Her husband Stevie J.
Full story below…
On new album, ‘Chromatica,’ Lady Gaga boldly declares “this is the dancefloor I fought for.” A statement that indeed mirrors her reality.
After embracing a more stripped-back, analogue sound on 2016’s ‘Joanne’ and ‘A Star Is Born’s soundtrack (for which she earned as Oscar), the Pop force makes a grand return to the high-octane sonics that saw her become one of music’s most magnetic talents.
And it appears the move is paying off.
Having hit #5 with lead single ‘Stupid Love,’ she – as at writing – is tipped to top the Hot 100 with follow-up ‘Rain On Me’ featuring Ariana Grande.
Armed with this momentum, will the album itself deliver commercially? The first week sales predictions are here and bring with it an early indication of the answer.
Join us after the jump…
Like millions across the world, Mariah Carey is demanding justice for George Floyd – the unarmed Black man who died after Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin placed his knee on his neck for seven minutes.
While some of the singer’s peers have issued statements, she opted to protest racial injustice by way of performance.
See what we mean below…
Billie Eilish is the latest star to use their name and platform to fight against racial injustice.
Moments ago, the 18-year-old GRAMMY winner shared an impassioned plea to the masses to truly understand the necessity of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the sentiment it’s rooted in. Particularly in the wake of the death of unarmed Black man George Floyd, who lost his life after a Minnesota police officer rested a knee on his neck for seven minutes.
Devoid of any political correctness, the ‘No Time To Die’ singer illuminated the rationale of the fury.
Her words below…
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