Blackout Tuesday, How The US Music Industry Honors George Floyd's Death

Mick Jagger dari The Rolling Stones (Twitter @MickJagger)

JAKARTA - The United States music industry dedicates Tuesday to fighting racial injustice. Not only musicians, a number of major US labels have also written their participation in the campaign titled Blackout Tuesday.

Singers like Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones and Peter Gabriel also voiced this by adding the hashtag TheShowMustBePaused.

The Rolling Stones Twitter account wrote the event with the caption, "Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie stand together all those who fight racism, violence or fanatics,"

Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie stand with all who object to racism, violence or bigotry. # Theshowmustbepaused #blacklivesmatter

- The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) June 1, 2020

Major record labels such as Columbia Records, Shady Records (Eminem's label), Quincy Jones Production, Interscope Records, Abbey Road Studios, Def Jam Recordings, Warner, Capitol, also delivered Blackout Tuesday by stopping activities and postponing a number of artist releases under the label. .

Columbia Records added, “This is not a holiday. However, this is a day for reflection and looking for ways to move in solidarity. " The label that houses Beyonce and Harry Styles also chooses to contribute to organizations, lawyers, and donations to the black community.

In his tweet, producer Quincy Jones expressed his sadness at racism. "It's hard to know what to say because I've faced racism my entire life," admitted Jones.

It's hard to know what to say because I've been dealing with racism my entire life. That said, it's rearing its ugly head right now & by God it's time to deal with it once & for all. My team & I stand for justice. Convos will be had & action will be taken. #THESHOWMUSTBEPAUSED pic.twitter.com/0pehqgGN6o

- Quincy Jones (QuincyDJones) May 31, 2020

H1GHR Music, a label that houses South Korean R&B and hip hop musicians such as Jay Park, RAIN, Sik-K, and many more, is following Blackout Tuesday by delaying the release of music from their artists.

Spotify as one of the biggest music platforms will add 'silent' tracks to some playlists and podcasts on Blackout Tuesday. A total of 8 minutes 46 seconds of the 'silent' track was made to commemorate the life of George Floyd.

Blackout Tuesday will start on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 US time.