general Zim hip-hop and Zimdancehall 2020 (discussion thread)

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Borrowdale Barron

grand master
So generally how does propaganda work in the music industry? Is it the same way it is applied in politics?

I don't see how the need to approach the business of music from a political angle makes sense since they are different fields altogether.

Don't get me wrong, I am not saying all propaganda techniques used in politics aren't useful in the music industry. Some may work, some may not work.
 

Scorpio

grand master
So generally how does propaganda work in the music industry? Is it the same way it is applied in politics?

To play the devil's advocate I will give you a glimpse view--an introduction to propaganda in music. So here goes nothing...


What's propaganda?​

Propaganda is something every human being has heard before and different views about politics, globalism, and a brave new world quickly spring to mind.

This arguably makes the arts and culture industry less associated with re-education, brainwashing, and thought reform programs at least to the average simpleton who binge-watches every recommended 'trendy' content they come across.

In retrospect, the old mainstream mediums for a propagandist were:
  • Radio
  • Posters
  • Cinemas
  • Television
  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
Today with the advancement of technology a propagandist now has at their disposal:
  • Social media (or social networks)
  • DSPs (digital streaming platforms)
  • Interactive entertainment (gaming)
  • etc.
With that said, propaganda is far from a science but rather an art of propagating a particular message (or agenda) in ways that are both achievable and measurable.

There are various techniques of doing so in music and further steps that are utilized upon research carried out by studying a specific target group from both a psychological and a sociological standpoint.

As time goes on, embedded brain microchips, vaccines, etc, will provide a propagandist remote access either voluntarily or otherwise.

It will be a full-fledged science harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and advanced propaganda algorithms to address resistant mental processes e.g. critical thought.

What's the role of a music propagandist​

Almost any nation you can think of has at least a dedicated agency for monitoring the flow of information & within those buildings, you will find folks assigned different roles.

Amongst those men and women are propagandists whose task is to make sure the overall direction of the entertainment industry doesn’t disrupt any ongoing planned agenda in that country thereof.

Thus influential entertainers and executives are monitored as 'persons of interests' as a means to surveil subliminal or open messages, they propagate in their work... more on that later.

The duality of music​

I am sure everyone understands the concept of cause and effect. However, what many fail to comprehend is the continuum duality of music.

In layman's terms we can describe one side of music as constructive; the opposite side as destructive. But still, they are pretty much two wings of the same bird.

It then shouldn’t take a genius to figure out destructive music (or the negative influence of music) is abundant in the mainstream industry on a large scale.

Destructive music openly promotes common Causes (on the left) that lead to Effects (on the right) as listed below:
  • Lechery — unhealthy relationships & the breakdown of the family unit.
  • Drugs — substance abuse & a population increase of druggie clowns.
  • Rebellion — repugnant attitude, run-ins with the law & incarceration.
  • Ignorance — misandry/misogyny, unenlightenment & intolerance.
The other side of music being constructive stimulates an audience for good causes such as:
  • Self-improvement & attainment of knowledge.
  • Unification of masses for global humanitarian action.
  • etc.

The need to control high and low vibrational music​

Music always has a purpose, that is to say, even retarded songs are useful for clandestine operations to promote non-intellectual content.

For example, dumbing down a sub-culture from making revolutionary songs into making mumbled hogwash.

If you intend to make a population a little smarter through music you’d perhaps implement soft censorship against destructive elements as a means to spread more positive vibes.

Better yet impose regulation that makes it mandatory for record labels to self-censor themselves.

But the problem is, neither do you want to deal with an uber-smart population.

And for that reason, the visions of constructive musicians ought to be thwarted if their influence grows beyond outlined boundaries.

However, in certain cases censorship works well if it's done indirectly to a minimal degree e.g. covert shadow banning rather than an overt act of blackballing.

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So basically a music propagandist needs to establish a controlled balance of both.

The final solution results in some acts serving as antagonists and other pawns as protagonists. In other words, let's put it this way:
  • Thesis — Controlled Constructive Music (or High Vibrational Music)
  • Antithesis — Controlled Destructive Music (or Low Vibrational Music)
  • Synthesis — Total Music Propaganda!

The handling of artists via the fourth estate​

An influential recording artist is a potential puppet and the value of each puppet is elevated based on its effectiveness & willingness to participate in the grand scheme of things.

However, there is never a need to come in contact & communicate with any puppet.

A puppet ought to be handled using a hidden hand.

And if a puppet discards the script going rouge, they should be shoved to the wolves of the fourth estate.

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Perhaps an important misconception that should be clarified here is that of reputation vs. character since oftentimes the masses engage in conversations about character assassinations and whatnot.

Well, in propaganda, there is no such thing as character assassination.

What they call character assassination is quite frankly reputation assassination if you will.

Character is what an artist truly is themselves and have full individual control of.

Whereas reputation is what the fourth estate decides by its discretion to propagate whether in a positive or negative light.

For example, even a deceased musician's reputation can be manipulated, re-written, and repackaged to suit a new narrative.

Note: it is also very much possible for a puppet to be an industry-known person of extremely questionable character while the fourth estate deliberately spins the narrative of a good upstanding wholesome person.

Therefore reputation is more important than character because it is the cornerstone upon which the foundation of any legacy is built on.

In other words, reputation is the currency of success neither awards, accolades, talent, skill nor good character.

The fourth estate has a monopoly to print this fiat currency from thin air and dictate the monetary policy thereof.


Mediums of propaganda​

I have already enunciated the fact that there are different mediums of propaganda and it is essential to expagorate and adamburate the need to utilize the appropriate medium to target a specific group.

The reality is that propaganda on social media has a different impact than propaganda on television programs, while propaganda in music has a different effect than propaganda in newspapers, and so forth, etc.

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1st example:
  • A simpleton is more likely to pay attention to the message in music than they are to pay attention to a public speech because they relate more to a celebrity than they do to politically charged oral propaganda.
2nd example:
  • Written propaganda in newspapers is not effective for social media selfie addicts because even if they read it they have a short attention span to absorb it all.
3rd example:
  • Interactive entertainment (gaming) is more effective as a visual propaganda medium than film and television to a target group that is heavily into gaming content.
On a side note, many gamers are deluded to assume playing games it’s only entertainment while the medium itself is a virtual simulation of reality through predictive programming for that which is to come.

We can further expagorate this idea by saying imagined superficial video game storylines have no impact from a propaganda perspective -- a good storyline should always result in reality.

The impact of music videos​

Videos synced with a musical performance took the effect of propaganda to a whole new level compared to the old days where everything was just audio.

Back then it was mainly an operation of propagating a message to the mind through the aid of an appropriate vibrational frequency from a hypnotic beat, voice, and lyrical message.

In modern times now you get to also visually propagate a message accompanied by music directly to the spirit more efficiently.

Remember eyes are a gateway to the soul, and when an individual is bombarded with the language of symbolism from music videos the mind is filled to the brim with those images.

And it doesn't matter if an individual has no clue what every symbol means, just make it brighter so that they can see it, the mind will pass it on to the spirit.

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So essentially a modern music propagandist has plenty of options to work with including dozens upon dozens of social media influencers to propagate the works of a puppet.

Hence a promising puppet is often paired with industry-approved songwriters and record producers that are capable of writing material for a specific pre-planned purpose.

This also includes the contributions of photographers, graphics designers, choreographers, and video directors who amplify the intended message in their respective fields.

But a puppet should never be told the true purpose of a record single thereof. Through deception, a propagandized record single can easily be recorded without resistance.

By the way, all that backmasking by charlatans is child's play. Effective propaganda should never be hidden except in plain sight.
 

Black Panther

grand master
So generally how does propaganda work in the music industry? Is it the same way as it is applied in politics?

Study history -- there is nothing new under the sun.

Back in ancient Rome, they had bloody entertainment, gladiatorial games.

Today the masses are pretty much in the same state as they are desensitized to creative works celebrating violence.

For example, the majority of mainstream Rap/Hip Hop music is the modern gladiator arena -- a colosseum of clout chasers. ⚔️⚔️⚔️

It allows a propagandist to execute his plans and watch everything unfold while the sheep spend hours on end arguing about who has the best verse.
 

Borrowdale Barron

grand master

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Shamiso

initiate
What happened to Pankshan Chigudo Chihomu-homu?

I heard Joseph Mutamba was sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping a 14-year-old girl.

Apparently it seems people in his inner circle knew about the gwan already before he was arrested and later on appeared before a Harare magistrate in December 2019 just before Christmas.


 

Bla Jedza

apprentice
SMH, really? ??

Sounds like you have been living underneath a rock. Next oan Joseph Mutamba is headed straight to college -- Chikurubi Maximum Prison alongside Robert Martin Gumbura and them.
 

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Black Panther

grand master
Sounds like you have been living underneath a rock. Next oan Joseph Mutamba is headed straight to college -- Chikurubi Maximum Prison alongside Robert Martin Gumbura and them.

Yikes, why do you oans think everybody in Chirukubi prison is into boogina? ????
 

Bla Jedza

apprentice
I am just asking a simple question that's all.

It is what it is cause at the end of the day a huge majority in Chikurubi that's how they get down especially those with lengthy sentences.

Oans probably start off thinking hama maoko will be enough for the duration of their time there. But some end up diving deep into the depths of boogina.
 

Bla Jedza

apprentice
Ishuwa here iyo nyaya yekuti Chigudo akabata mwana chibharo?

Aikazve, the gwan ndeyekuti Chigudo akaita yaakaita ndokuvharira munhu mu wardrobe. Momz vemudhoni ndokutsvanga kuti how far nemudhoni wobva vamuwana ari mu wardrobe imomo.
 

Borrowdale Barron

grand master
The writing is on the wall already. Hell, I am sure most Zimdancehall female fans have definitely already canceled him -- that's a wrap for him, fo sho!

You are right. He wasted his talent though. Perhaps this is why sometimes people in Zimbabwe think Zimdancehall music is toxic to society and core African culture principles.
 

Scorpio

grand master
You are right. He wasted his talent though. Perhaps this is why sometimes people in Zimbabwe think Zimdancehall music is toxic to society and core African culture principles.

I understand what you are saying and where those folks will be coming from. However, not all Zimdancehall recording artists are of repugnant character.

Therefore in a nutshell it's not ideal to completely generalize an industry just because there are a few questionable individuals, you know.
 
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