Is Pop Music, Black Music? || A Video Essay.

Many times, when Black musicians experience mainstream success, they are accused of "selling out" or "making white music." This video essay attempts to unpack the definition of Pop Music while asking the question directly, "what constitutes Black Music?"

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Director: Milik Kashad
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Producer: Jada Woodard, Sherrod Horne
Script: Milik Kashad
Script Editor: Jada Woodard
Editor: Milik Kashad
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Motion Graphics: Milik Kashad
Voiceover: Milik Kashad

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