Michael Blackson Predicts Afrobeats Taking Over Hip Hop After Rema’s VMA Win

Michael Blackson Predicts Afrobeats Taking Over Hip Hop After Rema’s VMA Win

Michael Blackson’s confidence in the future of Afrobeats music has grown substantially since our last conversation, and he now firmly believes that this genre will rival, if not surpass, the dominance of hip hop.

The momentous win of Afrobeats sensation Rema at the MTV VMAs for his chart-topping hit “Calm Down,” featuring Selena Gomez. It marked the inaugural award for “Best Afrobeats” song, and the accompanying music video has achieved over a billion views in just one year.

Michael Blackson sees the signs pointing towards Afrobeats’ ascent to musical prominence, much like hip hop’s reign for the past half-century. The Nigerian-born comedian asserts that Afrobeats’ infectious and joyful essence is undeniable and captivating. To bolster his argument, he points to American stars such as Drake and Chris Brown, who began collaborating with Afrobeats artists like Wizkid and Davido several years ago.

It’s evident that record labels are placing significant emphasis on Afrobeats, possibly even more so than hip hop, which faced a prolonged absence from Billboard’s #1 spot for over a year. Michael Blackson’s optimism about Afrobeats’ future echoes the sentiments of many who are witnessing its meteoric rise on the global music stage.

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