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[Scott.]

Random but BET need to start paying music videos again. I think it will help R&B alot.

Agreed

[RAY7]

I feel like R&B's biggest artists are kinda lazy. They aren't touring regularly. Not putting out enough art visually and consistently. They don't even try to step out of the box with their art. Idc what anyone says but I think touring is a big ass deal. Dunno why some of these artists aren't out here performing live for their fans on a consistent basis. Especially if Mainstream isn't booking you on the shows.

they're trying but ppl arent buying the tickets. Chris had to come together with Trey to book arenas
Usher had to lower ticket prices. Its really a mess

[yummy]

Random but BET need to start paying music videos again. I think it will help R&B alot.

who even watches videos on tv anymore though? 

streaming is what helps songs pick up steam.

[BrokenHeartsHeal]

I wouldn't watch but BET does need to bring back some sort of platform for black artists again. The lost of 106 did have an effect in a way.

[RAY7]

yea
no one watches videos anymore
but live performances & interviews are still important

[iman]

This year alone, we've seen some amazing R&B projects from veterans like Tyrese (Black Rose), Ciara (Jackie) and Ne-Yo (Non-Fiction), to name a few. Not to mention that R. Kelly's Buffet has yet to hit stores.

It was a good read til I read this shit. Tyrese's album is actually great, I'll give him that, but as a die hard r&b enthusiast I must say Ne-Yo and Ciara's last projects were just atrocious.

And lastly r. Jelly is maybe the only veteran pure r&b artist that gets respect and taken seriously musically by the hipster/white audience.

And I can easily break down why. Black acts who do r&b are niche and mainstream at the same time, which means every black household will
have heard of a Ciara, which automatically loses her coolness points. These acts white blogs are love are supposed to be "underground".

The other reason people like Ci, Usher, Ne-Yo, aren't as respected us because they have compromised their shit for generic ass sell out pop shit. No wonder none of the serious/credible sites appreciate them.

These new artists are doing old stuff from the 90's, but they market to everybody not just black radio etc. the internet exposes your stuff automatically to a more diverse consumer group.

I agree 100%. Except I didn't like Tyrese's album  "Shame" is nice tho.

[iman]

Random but BET need to start paying music videos again. I think it will help R&B alot.

Idk about videos helping cause these R&B artists don't have the budget they had in the 90's and 00's. I remember everyone used to have big video premieres and budgets. I think a TV special would really help. I hope BET looks into doing a show for R&B/soul artists.

[Stunna Gor’]

I wouldn't watch but BET does need to bring back some sort of platform for black artists again. The lost of 106 did have an effect in a way.

sdddd I mean... a lot of them barely supported. The gorls trying to give an "oh! ABOVE!" kind of mess as if they had other platforms to promote their music. 

Even though they're TRASH, that's why I respect Piss n Nicki so much for continuously showing BET love n respect because thats who gave them their fucking START. 

[iman]

well, BET is always up Fist and Nicki's asses so they don't have a choice.

[Stunna Gor’]

Random but BET need to start paying music videos again. I think it will help R&B alot.

Idk about videos helping cause these R&B artists don't have the budget they had in the 90's and 00's. I remember everyone used to have big video premieres and budgets. I think a TV special would really help. I hope BET looks into doing a show for R&B/soul artists.

!!!!!! I dont see the point anymore... not only because of streaming, but because none of the gorls can afford quality videos. It would be an embarrassment.