I hear ya, I didn't mean to misconstrue you guys, I just get that sense from a lot of people, but then maybe I'm just paranoid. I do agree that it isn't a full fledged movement in the same way, but I'd be shocked if we didn't see something similar if things keep going the way they are, which it seems like they kinda will.
BUUUT to not stay off track, how about Against me!? I mean they're punk but they kinda blew up, awhile back I'll admit, and they haven't been very prolific, but still. |
While there's of course nothing wrong in discussing these sort of issues in pop music, if artistes had the guts/desire to do so, I would rather hear songs about how the Palestinians are getting treated, or how America is Israel's lapdog, maybe something about what Islamic State are doing in the Middle East, or the kidnapping of those girl by Boko Horam. Hell, something about the banking criss would be good. There's so much injustice in the world, and so much singers could write about if they tried or wanted to.
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More artists in the 80s and 90's contributed to more charities. |
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Excellent post :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: That childish Beyonce song does not reference anything political |
Macklemore is a pretty big name. I guess you could say that many pop songs are inspirational and speak out for individuality, but don't specify a single people group.
edit: I suppose that could be considered a lazy way of them being "inclusive" to all social issues, as if they focus on some and not others, it can be used against them. The social climate has changed since the 60s and 70s when social turmoil fueled the music industry. |
I have another question some of you guys responses made me think about.
Why do you think music labels and corporations do not want to promote social conscious music? Why do they not encourage artists or brands to make songs that reflect the times in their music? Surely if these things were promoted on a major platform, I think the general public would not have a choice but be expose to these themes. |
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"Say it loud I am black and proud"- James Brown "You Havent Done Nothin" Stevie Wonder "One Nation Under a Groove"- Parliament/Funkdelic "Whats Going On" Marvin Gaye Why can't they be big hits today? |
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