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The Best Episodes of The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full Season 1

Every episode of The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full Season 1!

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

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

    #2 - 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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  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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full" season 1. It scored 4.2/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/21/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".