EPISODE 225 BLACK MUSIC MONTH 2024
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Summary
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In this episode, Tommy B and Talib Shabazz
discuss the state of black music in 2024. They explore the shift in popularity
from talent to popularity in the music industry and the lack of balance in the
current music landscape. They reminisce about the experience of attending
concerts in the past and how it differs from today's concerts. They also touch
on the generational divide in music preferences and the lack of groove and
blending in current DJ sets. The conversation explores the state of black music
and the need for more musicality and training among artists. It discusses the
challenges faced by talented artists in breaking through the industry and the
importance of growth and longevity in their careers. The conversation also
touches on the fragmentation of hip hop and the potential decline of the genre
if it follows the same path as rock music. Additionally, “Sippin’ The Tea With
Tonya B” covers the passing of Marcus of the 2Live Crew, the postponement of
the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight, and the legal issues faced by Kanye West and
The-Dream.
Chapters
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00:00 Introduction and Black Music Month 2024
08:20 The Shift from Talent to Popularity in the Music Industry
13:34 The Changing Concert Experience
26:04 The Lack of Groove and Blending in DJ Sets
27:00 The Need for More Musicality and Training in Black Music
37:03 Challenges Faced by Talented Artists in Breaking Through the Industry
45:13 The Risk of Fragmentation in Hip Hop
47:13 Entertainment News Headlines: Marcus, Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight, Kanye West, The-Dream
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black music, state of music, talent vs popularity, concert experience, generational divide, DJ sets, state of black music, musicality, training, challenges, growth, longevity, fragmentation, hip hop, rock music, entertainment news, Marcus, 2Live Crew, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Kanye West, The-Dream
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