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If VMP does a drop tomorrow or at all this week... I’m dropping them. That’ll show they care more about using beautiful black voices to reach their profits and are okay with the systematic oppression they receive. Them being quiet about it, which a response by now is incredibly delayed, is already showing their true colors.
 
Memo said:
If VMP does a drop tomorrow or at all this week... I’m dropping them. That’ll show they care more about using beautiful black voices to reach their profits and are okay with the systematic oppression they receive. Them being quiet about it, which a response by now is incredibly delayed, is already showing their true colors.
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Mmmmmmm I’ll be very shocked if that happens because that would be absolutely devastating if VMP did a drop but stayed quiet on the issue! Couldn’t agree with you more on this!
 
As a black man, I don't need a brand, whether it be Nike, Amazon or even VMP to tell me, or anyone, how to feel about this. I don't see their statements as truly sincere, however, to not use their platform to speak out is damning. Like any company, unsurprisingly, VMP values the bottom line over their customers and over basic common decency.
 
I think that VMP’s statement on their website today is admirable and thought-provoking.

I live in Australia. I’m a recent VMP joiner. I rarely post here. I lurk and read and appreciate the thoughts of other music lovers from all over the world.

But this thread, this past few days, has been illuminating. People want the things that are important to them to signal that they listen. And care. And will respond with love and due attention. Like VMP have done.

Which makes the response of those in the highest offices of the US so completely perplexing. And disturbing. And worrisome. Here’s hoping that the one-upmanship, empty gestures, threats and divisive thinking is challenged in a more productive way than we’ve seen recently.

And that the US, a nation that many of us love, finds a way to work this out with care and attention for all.
 
NathanRicaud said:
I’m so proud of you VMP! I’m so happy they closed their store for the week and for their generous donation! I loved their overall message, especially the last paragraph!

I’m so happy I support VMP! I love them dearly and knew they would come through with such a great statement! ♥
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How did it ended with the De La Soul vs Tommy Boy conflict when VMP released those exclusive?
 
Skalap said:
How did it ended with the De La Soul vs Tommy Boy conflict when VMP released those exclusive?
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What are you talking about specifically? I remember the Tommy Boy conflict being mentioned when De La Soul’s 3 Feet High & Rising was an Essentials ROTM but can’t remember what VMP said?
 
NathanRicaud said:
I’m so proud of you VMP! I’m so happy they closed their store for the week and for their generous donation! I loved their overall message, especially the last paragraph!

I’m so happy I support VMP! I love them dearly and knew they would come through with such a great statement! ♥
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They’ve shut their store for a day, they won’t add any new product for a week.
 
Rahawk2 said:
I don’t blame VMP for staying silent. These protests may have started peacefully but have gotten increasingly violent. Stores are being burned and looted Cops are being hit with bottles and rocks . At this point it’s only a matter of time before we all witness cops being gunned down on a city street on live TV. At the end of the day they’re just a business and any stance they take will cost them customers.
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Cool, so stay silent and collect your check, got it.
 
Rahawk2 said:
It could really just go without saying that racism and murdering unarmed people is wrong, but maybe they’ll put it in writing for you guys. I just automatically assume most people think that stuff is wrong and don’t need my inbox cluttered with every company’s official response .
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I wanted to say something and then I'll invite you all to the BLM thread.

If it did really go without saying, do you think we'd be in this crisis right now?

I also see so many racist people throughout all aspects of my life. So, I do think it needs to be stated multiple times. So many times by so many people.

I'm very happy VMP took it seriously. Thank you for allowing me to hijack the thread for a bit. Please continue to do the work, hold others accountable, have the conversations, donate, etc. And some good discussion is happening here, please join us.

Black Lives Matter

It shouldn't have to be said, but apparently it does.
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