In Music there are "Representation Acts" and "Talent Acts"...

[Busted_Toes]

Alot of these artists(Afro beats, K-pop) they only successful because they are representing their country/culture and their fans like to see their own represented but the talent is Meh.

Then there are real "Talent Acts" that are amongst the best in the world(Prince, Michael Jackson, Pavarotti, Adelle, Beyonce, 2pac, Jay-Z, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Nas etc).

Take K-Pop for example, all i see is Asian men imitating Black American R&B groups from the 90s, i don't speak the language, i'm not a weeb or Asian, why should i get hype over this? Only Asians & Weebs would get hype over this because it is a "Representation Act".

In Afrobeats how do i differentiate or measure a talented Afro beats artist to an average? What am i looking for? Singing ability, Lyrics, Beats, Dance, Jollof Eating? I don't know the difference between any artists..

Who is the Ghost Face Killah of Afrobeats?

Alot of these "Representation Acts" is background music.

 

[WaveCapsByOscorp™]

The Jollof Eatability scale

 

[Busted_Toes]

This isn't the case with Korean Dramas, they are legit

 

[MischievousMonkey]

You need soul to really appreciate music OP, your frequencies are just off

 

[Busted_Toes]

You need soul to really appreciate music OP, your frequencies are just off

quickly name me the top 5 all time Afro beat albums? i'll wait. Don't mention Fela Kuti.

 

[DapMeUp!]

Alot of these artists(Afro beats, K-pop) they only successful because they are representing their country/culture and their fans like to see their own represented

Your argument fell apart in the first sentence.
That would mean they are only selling in their country when in reality these guys sell worldwide and tour the world.

 

[boskey]

lol why are all the "talent acts" from 30+ years ago? If you wanted to make a point you shouldve have compared the same eras

 

[Busted_Toes]

Your argument fell apart in the first sentence.
That would mean they are only selling in their country when in reality these guys sell worldwide and tour the world.

tether tickets.

 

[Toe Jay Simpson]

My man said Jay-Z

 

[DapMeUp!]

tether tickets.

A whole arena full in every country?? lol ok bro

 

[Busted_Toes]

A whole arena full in every country?? lol ok bro

they bring their partners

 

[WaveCapsByOscorp™]

How many cups of jollof will be consumed while listening to this unreleased Hugh Masekala album?

 

[Busted_Toes]

My man said Jay-Z

Jay Z isn't talented?

 

[the elastic]

 

[Westbama Heartthrob]

Jay Z isn't talented

well said