tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post4729696465559941861..comments2023-07-16T03:58:42.088-07:00Comments on Acts of Faith In Love and Life: Now That Michael Jackson Is Gone Is Black Music Dead?Faith at Acts of Faith Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02150553143062604249noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post-24981205095733743152009-07-09T14:11:17.308-07:002009-07-09T14:11:17.308-07:00I don't know if I would say "Oh my god! B...I don't know if I would say "Oh my god! Black Music is dead!!" I will say that its going through a rebirth of sorts as any genre of music does. I agree with alot of the artists and record companies don't care about real talent but there still many that do. I think that if we as African Americans demand more of our artists we get more I think we need to all start wanting more than poppy, booty shaking ,mindless music which does have its place sometimes but not a complete takeover!Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08090292109094254868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post-23943509905372299972009-06-30T22:34:22.860-07:002009-06-30T22:34:22.860-07:001990: It's still great that you have the legac...1990: It's still great that you have the legacy to look to. Good luck with the screenplay. Please let us know about its progress.<br /><br />Hagar's Daughter: Don't retreat too far! There are a lot of great artists. I've featured many who I think are wonderful. It's just impossible to deny the impact of MJ when he was in his prime as well as some other artists who are well established.<br /><br />Khadija: Many of our greats haven't done great music in a while. Still most of it's better than things some of the newer artists put out.<br /><br />Darren: Welcome and thanks for your input. I let your comment through but I need you to watch the language next time. We'll see if there is a Renaissance. It will come because some of us decided to take control not because a few artists peter out.Faith at Acts of Faith Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150553143062604249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post-49498022088149522132009-06-30T16:33:11.367-07:002009-06-30T16:33:11.367-07:00Faith,
Oh yeah, Black music is dead and gone. Act...Faith,<br /><br />Oh yeah, Black music is dead and gone. Actually, it was in a coma on life support while MJ was still alive. <br /><br />MJ hadn't made any <em>significant</em> new music in quite some time. The same applies to Prince. In both cases, their best work is/was decades behind them. This current popular mess WON'T stand the test of time.<br /><br />Peace, blessings and solidarity.Khadijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07732325133964607276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post-2615476367896687892009-06-30T11:54:01.835-07:002009-06-30T11:54:01.835-07:00Black music is not dead. you can not kill an etern...Black music is not dead. you can not kill an eternal entity. we have our issues at this point, but, the digitization of the music industry will ultimately shake a lot of the bullshit out because artists will no longer be able to make money. they will have to -- GASP -- perform to make money. actually pay dues touring and building a fanbase. in the old days, thas how you got a record deal. you performed, built a rep/buzz loud enough that the labels would come out to see you perform. records were initially promos for performances. not the other way around. artists will have to get seasoned on their own and true talent will win out. <br /><br />so rather than lamenting the death of Black music, i am looking forward to the impending Renaisance of Black music.Darren Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276460320559356583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post-72291713286018427972009-06-30T10:57:25.869-07:002009-06-30T10:57:25.869-07:001990 said: ... So I just missed Jackson's peak...1990 said: ... So I just missed Jackson's peak of fame. So I can't lie. I'm not in mourning like other people who are older than me b/c I didn't really grow up with Michael the way my mother and father did. However, I do recognize the loss.<br />__________________<br /><br />Thank you so much for helping me to understand and connect the dots. I feel a little lighter.<br /><br />I have watched MJ grow as an artist from single bubble gum songs to singing about social justice. I have watched his climb and his spiral downward. I mourned the loss of the face that covered the "Off The Wall" album (that's my MJ). So I had no problem asking WTH is MJ doing to himself? - LOL<br /><br />Anyway, Faith I think I'll retreat for a while to the music of my past. I am very, very careful about what contemporary singers / musicians I invite in my life. I know that there are still great musicians out there if I look hard enough.Hagar's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05329175102157599795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post-51706972194191862412009-06-30T10:26:44.956-07:002009-06-30T10:26:44.956-07:00@Faith
Yes, 1990 is my birth year. So I just miss...@Faith<br /><br />Yes, 1990 is my birth year. So I just missed Jackson's peak of fame. So I can't lie. I'm not in mourning like other people who are older than me b/c I didn't really grow up with Michael the way my mother and father did. However, I do recognize the loss. Growing up of course my parents used to listen to their favorite musicians which in turn I became hooked on to some of them. Sometimes I feel like such an old head(or a "old soul")simply b/c i know more words to Anita Baker than I do to Soulja Boy. But I definitely do still like some current rap.I'm mad that Qtip latest album didn't get as much promotion as it should've.<br /><br />As far as Hollywood,lets not even get on that.The state of American movies is embarrassing. The lack of creativity is horrendous. But I'm working on a screen play now and I'm really hoping i can get it turned into an independent film.1990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post-51169944096195721952009-06-30T09:19:44.048-07:002009-06-30T09:19:44.048-07:00NYC/Caribbean Ragazza: Hey how's Italy?! Yes J...NYC/Caribbean Ragazza: Hey how's Italy?! Yes Jones is considered a top tier musician and producer which is as rare a breed as the music artists being signed today as well. Disposable music it is.<br /><br />1990: Is that your year of birth? Nice to know the Y, Millenials and younger have noticed. Jackson was at his peak for Gen X thank goodness!!! I got to grow up with a variety of all top tier musicians/singers/actors. This disposable culture has infiltrated the acting world as well. Remake after horrible remake, ugh. I don't want this to become a disparage-fest for certain popular artists though. That's why I didn't mention anyone specifically. People aren't stupid though and can figure things out. Yes Ave Maria (both versions) are considered canons in classical/sacred music texts but in her own way Beyonce gave people an education since I can guess the majority in the audience had never heard it before. And I do like certain hip-hip songs and artists. It's just their songs tend to use the least samples OR can stand on their own w/o them.Faith at Acts of Faith Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150553143062604249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post-49487933114151595942009-06-30T08:13:00.347-07:002009-06-30T08:13:00.347-07:00I was having this conversation with someone yester...I was having this conversation with someone yesterday. It's horrible that true artist who have amazing voices, write their own songs, or play a instrument don't get to the shine that they really deserve. I don't understand how BET can give an award to Keri Hilson for Best new Artist. She can't sing. Her dancing is mediocore. There is nothing about her that stands out. Oh, I forgot she's is lightskinned and pretty.<br /><br />One of my favorite artist Tamia finally decided a few years ago to make her own independent record label and do things her way. I think more quality artist need to ban together and do this. Make the music their way and distribute it.Because there are definitely people who want to hear it. It's just sad for the time being that the best of what our culture has to offer as far as musical talent is on the fringes, instead of being in the center of it all.<br /><br />Sunday night on one of the black celebrity gossip blogs a blogger mentioned Beyonce is the Michael Jackson of my generation(Generation Y).I refuse to agree with that statement.I never really liked Beyonce'much. A few of her songs were ok. But I lost just about all respect for her when she went on stage singing a sacred song (Ave Maria) in a white BUSTIER.Not only was she wearing an inappropriate costume but she also changed the words of the song. She just had a total lack of respect all together. If you are going to compare someone to a ledgend make sure they are deserving of that comparison. 20 yrs. from now I doubt anyone will be dissecting Beyonce's nursery rhyme lyrics. But I do believe 20 yrs. from now we will still be discussing Lauryn Hill's LP, The Roots, and other talented artist.<br /><br />btw, Beyonce's younger sister Solange is actually a great artist. She is very original and wrote all but two of the songs on her second album.She is nothing like her sister.1990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689654975245458947.post-62179381136420281652009-06-30T07:56:02.843-07:002009-06-30T07:56:02.843-07:00Quincy used to play jazz with Duke Ellington. He&#...Quincy used to play jazz with Duke Ellington. He's a musician.<br /><br />Puffy samples. <br /><br />We cut music out of the schools and this is what we are left with. I don't considered those who sample but play no instruments, don't write, read or sing music musicians or producers.<br /><br />Pharell and the Neptunes are v. talented. Some of the other big producers? Not so much. Most of the music is disposable. <br /><br />It is a sad day for music. period. black music hasn't been the same since the 80s, when Prince, Toni, Tony, Tone, MJ etc. were doing their thing.nyc/caribbean ragazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370358466131415888noreply@blogger.com