The discussion underscores the need for companies to recognize the diversity of viewpoints within the Black music community. "We all must speak from one united voice." What's in a name?
A lot more than many music executives realize. Since the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, record labels, prompted by organizations like #TheShowMustBePaused, have been tackling racism and systemic bias within the music business.
At a time when the importance of Black culture keeps growing, both in terms of the rising market share of R&B/hip-hop (28.51% of audio album consumption units in the first half of 2020, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data) and the influence of those genres on pop, these
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