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Despacito's getting snubbed.  But does the industry care about the MTV Video Music Awards anymore? Last week, ‘Despacito’ became the most-watched music video on YouTube.  Correction: it became the most watch... Read More...
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According to Grandmixer DXT, MTV refused to air black musicians in the 80s because of Viacom’s inherent racism. Grandmixer DXT is known as a pioneering DJ during the early stages of hip-hop.  In an in-depth ... Read More...
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