: The shift from soulful R&B to "racially neutral" pop reflects the systemic pressure on Black artists to adapt to white standards of beauty and sound to achieve commercial success. 3. Power Dynamics and Agency
: The conflict of "image" vs. "voice"—why the industry pushed Deena to the front and sidelined Effie. dreamgirls teens
: The initial bond between the girls and their raw, authentic talent. : The shift from soulful R&B to "racially