Black To The Future : Afrofuturism in Music Videos

Let's take a trip on the nostalgia ship. A time where prominent rap and R&B stars imagined themselves in a weird but cool sci-fi universe through visuals. These futuristic visuals didn't really correlate to the lyrical content but, who cares? It's a vibe. It's an aesthetic where black people can imagine themselves in alternate realities past and future. It's Afrofuturism. This video takes a closer look at Afrofuturism as a visual aesthetic through music videos, From then to now. Let's get into it. Want more video essays on all things music and pop culture? Leave some suggestions in the comments. Also, Don't be shy, subscribe! Socials Insta: instagram.com/natenin.png/ Business: instagram.com/slut4nailz/ Visit my website for luxurious press on nailz! www.slut4nailz.com | Music Credits | Intro- "Space Walk" // Naphi Beats Afrofuturism: The Beginning - Funkaholic // XelaOnDaTrack The Impact of Scream- Scream (instrumental) // Matthew Annis Hype & Missy Dynamic Duo - MISSY ELLIOTT X TIMBALAND TYPE BEAT 2020 "FREAKIN" // Boogie Major Beats The Sci-Fi of Janelle Monae - Pynk Instrumental cover // @dogdaysareover_hectorc | Sources | Vox's Beyond Dirty Computer: Janelle Monáe’s body of work is a masterpiece of modern science fiction https://www.vox.com/2018/5/16/1731824... Polyphonic's The Defiant Sci-Fi of Janelle Monae    • The Defiant Sci-Fi of Janelle Monae   From Black Cowboys to Queer Dreamscapes: the Afrofuturist Vision of Solange’s Film ‘When I Get Home’ https://www.frieze.com/article/black-... Vice's The Moments That Defined 2018's Surge in Afrofuturism https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xpjk... 10 Far-Out Afrofuturistic Music Videos You Need to See https://www.okayafrica.com/10-afrofut... Afrofuturism: The Digital Turn and the Visual Art of Kanye West https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.... Revisiting the awesome Afrofuturism in ’90s R&B videos https://fusion.tv/story/284248/afrofu...