They own the record companies, the cd pressing plants, the vinyl pressing plants, the media companies, the promotion companies, the live music events and festivals, are the majority concert goers and music buyers...they pretty much cornered every market of the game to act otherwise is just a coping mechanism.
It isn't "acting otherwise" it's acknowledging that the art/music is distinct and separate from
the venues and avenues which use the music as a means to make money.
Someone owning a club I perform at, does not make them a part owner in the creation
of "Black Music", they just gave me a venue to express myself and potentially introduce
my music to new people.
D'Angelo's music doesn't stop being "Black" because it's sold on itunes, you follow ?
Whenever we're discussing pop music, it's inevitable that discussions of disparities in representation
and financial gain will come up, however, this is a distinct and separate argument from whether or not
the music is still "Black" or comes from Black musicians across the nation.
I don't feel that's up for debate at all to be honest.
not surprised. We don't own our art. We don't own the distribution either
getting spooky out here.
