Why Do Artists Like Aloe Blak & Jason Derulo NOT Get Play On Black Stations

[PhonZhi]

Thicke and Justin are more "soulful" than Derulo and so are Sam Smith and Hozier.

not for real. Dont let the soundscape fool u. Ad-libbing/runs is when u can tell if a singer TRULY has soul. Both of them lack in that department

 

[beejus]

When Derulo can make something half as soulful and upbeat as this song I'll acknowledge he is in the same category as Aloe.

 

[AVXL]

Their are different radio formats like Pop, Rhythmic, Urban, R&B, Top 40, Oldies. These stations aren't based off of race, they're based on a specific style of music & are then geared toward a target demographic.

Contemporary Hit Radio-Pop. Also is referred to as top 40 or pop. Playlists include new cutting edge music, current hits and popular hits of the last 6 to 12 months. The target audience is young adult and adults ages 15 to 30.

CHR-rhythmic
Playlists include a lean toward more hip-hop, rap and dance songs, (rather than rock and alternative). Play lists consist of new cutting edge music, current hits and popular hits of the last 6 to 12 months. The target audience is also people 15 to 30 years of age.

CHR-dance
Sometime referred to simply a dance, playlists include a slant toward dance hits and dance remixes of popular songs. Play lists consist of new cutting edge music, current hits and popular hits of the last couple of years. The target audience is also people 15 to 30 years of age.

Urban contemporary

Listed simply as "urban" and also known as R&B (rhythm and blues), the urban contemporary musical genre reflects a large number of black music recording artists with such music as rap, hip-hop, house, soul and new artists. Urban formats are generally aimed at younger audiences.

Urban ac
Urban ac stations are aimed at an older audience. Play lists found on these stations are more soul, ballads and less rap and hip-hop music.

Rhythmic oldies
Sometimes nicknamed jammin' oldies, this format includes playlists of urban oldies, Motown hits, and a number of upbeat disco and dance retro hits of the late 70's, 80's and early 90's.

Urban oldies
This genre features black music recording artists such as Motown from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

@PhonZhi to answer your question, Jason Derulo makes music that falls into the CHR category based on the style & sound of the music. By these definitions Aloe could fall into some of the urban categories even tho stylistically he'd be more inclined to be on a playlist with oldies R&B

 

[beejus]

The sound of music changes with the the times. This is modern black R&B rooted music being made right now

Never heard of him, but listening now. I like it.

 

[PhonZhi]

When Derulo can make something half as soulful and upbeat as this song I'll acknowledge he is in the same category as Aloe.

I never compared the 2. I named both of them simply becuz they are both black but get no play on black stations, but instead they get play on pop stations

 

[beejus]

I never compared the 2. I named both of them simply becuz they are both black but get no play on black stations, but instead they get play on pop stations

I didn't address you per say. There was a post in here that did say Derulo > Aloe though.

 

[Yoda]

I didn't address you per say. There was a post in here that did say Derulo > Aloe though.

someone edited my post to say that.
been a an aloe fan since below the heavens. Good Things was in my top 10 of 2010. hasnt put out much heat since then, but i hear he is working with exile for a new noname record.

 

[PhonZhi]

someone edited my post to say that.
been a an aloe fan since below the heavens. Good Things was in my top 10 of 2010. hasnt put out much heat since then, but i hear he is working with exile for a new noname record.

Wats Below the Heavens? Blu album?

 

[Yoda]

Wats Below the Heavens? Blu album?

yup. Aloe Blacc and MIguel all over the record before they blew. and then they stopped working with blu

 

[PhonZhi]

yup. Aloe Blacc and MIguel all over the record before they blew. and then they stopped working with blu

Below the Heavens is one of my fav albums. Dropped in like 07-08 so i had no idea who Aloe Blak was besides the mentions on that album. Then those headphone commercials blew up and i was like aint "aloe blak" the dude shouted out on Blu album? I always meant to make a thread asking why Miguel seemed to have "forgot" about Blu after he blew up

 

[Yoda]

Below the Heavens is one of my fav albums. Dropped in like 07-08 so i had no idea who Aloe Blak was besides the mentions on that album. Then those headphone commercials blew up and i was like aint "aloe blak" the dude shouted out on Blu album? I always meant to make a thread asking why Miguel seemed to have "forgot" about Blu after he blew up

In an inteview with Miguel on XXL, they asked him about blu and he said "i gave my best hook and vocal performance to blu on his below the heavens album" i was all

 

[beejus]

yup. Aloe Blacc and MIguel all over the record before they blew. and then they stopped working with blu

Honestly I can't say I blame them for not working with Blu. I'm sure trying to work with a junkie has to be not only a challenge, but also very depressing. With that said time to put on Below the Heavens at work and zone out.

Below the Heavens is one of my fav albums. Dropped in like 07-08 so i had no idea who Aloe Blak was besides the mentions on that album. Then those headphone commercials blew up and i was like aint "aloe blak" the dude shouted out on Blu album? I always meant to make a thread asking why Miguel seemed to have "forgot" about Blu after he blew up

I hope since the Beats commercial you have gone back and checked out Aloe's work. First time I heard "I Need a Dollar" on the opening credits for How to Make it in America I knew I'd be a huge fan. Even used "Mama Hold My Hand" as my song to dance with my mom at my wedding.

 

[Insensitive]

His "sound" (which is overall pleasant and non threatening) is deemed corny to black people. We have been conditioned this way. A poster named @Insensitive in another thread JUST told me its lame for black people to listen to Bruno Mars. See? We've been engineered for 400+ years to reject anything "positive" sounding. Thats why we are so drawn to the dark, demonic sounding trap sound.

I didn't say it was "Corny to listen to Bruno Mars".
I said you have shyt taste in Hip Hop and you consistently show us that
so maybe you should STICK TO Bruno Mars.

Jesus you're a clown
I'm black, I don't just listen to "trap songs", again, if you wanna go
collection vs. collection, I guarantee my music collection is seeing yours.

 

[IllmaticDelta]

not for real. Dont let the soundscape fool u. Ad-libbing/runs is when u can tell if a singer TRULY has soul. Both of them lack in that department

Hozier would give Derulo that work in the "Soul" department

 

[IllmaticDelta]

Never heard of him, but listening now. I like it.

Check out Gary Clark Jr if you never heard heard of him. Most of his praise comes from his hendrixian-like guitar playing but dude actually also has classic R&B/Soul style.