100 Years of Black Labels & Music Ownership

100 Years of Black Labels & Music Ownership

Source: Getty Images Black music has always moved the culture. Without us, 85% of popular music, fashion, language, and mannerisms wouldn’t exist. The real story, though, isn’t just about the artists and tastemakers. It’s about ownership. Who controlled the masters? Who owned the publishing? Who built the infrastructure? For over a century, Black creatives have fought not just to be heard but to be paid, credited, and respected. As we mark Black…

BLK ALERTS - 100 Years of Black Labels & Music Ownership

Source: Getty Images Black music has always moved the culture. Without us, 85% of popular music, fashion, language, and mannerisms wouldn’t exist. The real story, though, isn’t just about the artists and tastemakers. It’s about ownership. Who controlled the masters? Who owned the publishing? Who built the infrastructure? For over a century, Black creatives have fought not just to be heard but to be paid, credited, and respected. As we mark Black…