Jay-Z Says There Is No Such Thing As Black Music, Nas and Kelis Call It Quits
Jay-Z has really been speaking out lately. His latest comments had to do with his feelings about music saying that, “There is no such thing as black music.” Jay recently shared his thoughts after a performance at the University of Arizona where he shared the stage with artists like Kelly Clarkson andThird Eye Blind.
Recently, Jay has been quoted saying that the “gangsta” no longer exists. To some, his latest comments may have been a bit radical but Hov is definitely speaking out about the state that Hip-Hop is in and the barriers that this genre seems to often times hold.
According to Rap Radar, Jay had this to say:
"On the show as well were Third Eye Blind and Kelly Clarkson," Jay explained. "I thought that to be the oddest pairing ever but, soon realized, it's what I've always professed. There is no such thing as black music or white music only good or bad music. It's stupid cool to like things that are not like you, and that goes for outside of music. If you're an African American you can have a Jewish friend...I think concerts like this should happen more often...I'm putting that into the universe..next up Taylor Swift and Uncle Murda!!"
I’m forced to agree with Hov on this comment. Music crosses racial barriers because it’s deeper than color; good music touches the soul no matter who is behind the mic. So why has Hov all of a sudden been speaking out? Who knows the reasoning, but I think it’s a very good look for Hov to be speaking his mind.
Like I’ve said before, hopefully this will prompt other artists to step out and speak on it. I’d be interested to see what they have to say on this issue of color and music.
Whether you agree with Jay or not is irrelevant, I’m just glad a rapper is finally being quoted for saying something intelligent. Keep speaking out Jay!
Recently, Jay has been quoted saying that the “gangsta” no longer exists. To some, his latest comments may have been a bit radical but Hov is definitely speaking out about the state that Hip-Hop is in and the barriers that this genre seems to often times hold.
According to Rap Radar, Jay had this to say:
"On the show as well were Third Eye Blind and Kelly Clarkson," Jay explained. "I thought that to be the oddest pairing ever but, soon realized, it's what I've always professed. There is no such thing as black music or white music only good or bad music. It's stupid cool to like things that are not like you, and that goes for outside of music. If you're an African American you can have a Jewish friend...I think concerts like this should happen more often...I'm putting that into the universe..next up Taylor Swift and Uncle Murda!!"
I’m forced to agree with Hov on this comment. Music crosses racial barriers because it’s deeper than color; good music touches the soul no matter who is behind the mic. So why has Hov all of a sudden been speaking out? Who knows the reasoning, but I think it’s a very good look for Hov to be speaking his mind.
Like I’ve said before, hopefully this will prompt other artists to step out and speak on it. I’d be interested to see what they have to say on this issue of color and music.
Whether you agree with Jay or not is irrelevant, I’m just glad a rapper is finally being quoted for saying something intelligent. Keep speaking out Jay!
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