DJ Paul: “Dolly Parton, who we were up against, sent us a letter: ‘We’re proud of you guys, and I’m just glad that the Oscar came back to Tennessee one way or another.’” I love Dolly!
I think the issue comes when DEI folx misuse the statement or simply stop at “assume good intentions”. The point is really to limit the “I’m a good person defense” and focus on the harmful impact.
Ciara and Tinashe couldn’t make Renaissance. The production on this album is very expensive. The vocal technique that is required for the layering and the primary vocals. The pull to get these collaborations…this is a hypothetical that would never happen.
