@djinn_the Like how is a silly song made by adults 4 adults destructive unless u r truly of the belief that there is some cosmic effect to all of this. If that’s the case then I’d argue u’d be in support of getting rid of dramas, horrors, depressive songs, lit about rough times, & so forth?
@SelenaSometime@EchoDoesRadio darting themselves into being quick sellouts given the history of some of the most wealthiest black people, I’d have to yell that this is highly hypocritical… especially when they act in self-interest, when most of these systems do not change, or have a little sustaining effect
@SelenaSometime@EchoDoesRadio Look back at OP’s tweet lol … It literally states “beyond established artists” so this deals with more than just India Arie…
Activism thru Art & Representation? Yes, that is obv a thing that I w/ you on, but to agree with OP about other black folks-
@SelenaSometime@EchoDoesRadio Until y’all recognize that respectability politics does nothing in the face of wealth gaps, racism, etc. then I can flip the same “y’all don’t wanna be free” narrative India has painted upon others listening to a damn 2 to 3 minute song… jfc.
@SelenaSometime@EchoDoesRadio I understand that but this is the same with people like Beyoncé, Jay Z, Oprah, Tyler Perry, Stormy, TD Jakes, and the like… and yet there are still issues not being tackled or even fundamentally addressed by the wealthy black elite lol
Sooo once again… https://t.co/2Wkoa0e3sV
Now if we want to be upset at the association of her with the abuser who’s in jail currently & not wanting to support her because of that, then yes that’s a way stronger point to stand on. Not because of a pussy rap song, please.
@th33architect@DollarBeKnowing nowadays there is no actual discussion… it’s either force your point to be validated and correct like a Charlie Kirk College event or block those bc you don’t want to engage any further.
@th33architect@DollarBeKnowing society. Anyways, personally I have to disagree with you given Disco & Drugs during the 70s + the Satanic Panic n Rock music of the late 70s to 80s… and inclusion to that, in terms of conversations being ridiculed as “corny” … not really from my perspective lol It’s just-
@RiseNowEnt@StormEllimac If you really feel that way about “hoe culture” then my question remains regarding other genres of music speaking on fun, youth, freedom, sex, cheating, etc. … I could argue subjectively that from ur case a lot of media, books, etc. could be eradicated bc it has no “benefit” …
@RiseNowEnt@StormEllimac You realize that within a society that commodifies everything that not ALL things need to have some greater benefit, right? There have been literal decades of philosophical debates around Art/Entertainment and if it is unneeded in a society grounded by science/logic…
@MindinMyMelanin@DollarBeKnowing Because people on this app and in general, don’t care about discussion and the inclusion of other sources that helps their point. It is what is. Society has been “all or nothing” for awhile and theres little one can do than just decide to not care/engage and live their life lol
@BigQBigB@RatedDru Something I realized in my mid-20s with my therapist is that a lot of all-or-nothing/black-n-white thinking is also cultivated by our species in total lol … For me, this blew my mind bc I realized a lot of us weren’t given the choice of balance when it comes to unharm…
One thing I respect about Rapsody too is that she doesn’t try to sabotage the other women in rap who make different styles of music. She is aware of the greatness she brings. Some of yall be trying to act like your blackness is better than the next person’s blackness.
@piinkst4rr@frogclubs And it happens literally every fucking decade since the Industrial Revolution… from the 1920s to the 30s/40s to the 50s-60s to the 70s then 80s and so on… like aren’t these people tired of the same old ass conversations that lead to nowhere?
The fake outrage over @YungMiami305 - Spend Dat is hypocritical and goofy.
WE partied and sang songs like
Ain’t No Fun - Snoop Dogg
Ante Up - M.O.P.
Freek’n You - Jodeci
My Neck, My Back (Lick It) - Khia
Freak Like Me - Adina Howard
Put It in Your Mouth - Akinyele
Xxxplosive -Dr. Dre.
Y’all old heads are forgetting you were once young. Let these kids live man! 🙄