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The Best Episodes of The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full

Every episode of The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full!

Binge this in 2h 55mPeaking at 4.4/10

Charting the shocking story of how some of music’s most loved artists - from Louis Armstrong to Prince - were exploited by the music industry on the basis of their race.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    4.4/10(25 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Charting the failures and triumphs of black-owned and run record labels, including Motown, Stax, Def Jam and Roc-A-Fella, as they battled a hostile industry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    4.2/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    This episode reveals how some of the most legendary black musical artists of all time have been exploited by the recording industry from its earliest days.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    4.0/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    How the digital revolution has inspired black artists to go it alone and bypass the major record labels entirely - but at what cost?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full". It scored 4.4/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/28/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".