the timing of a new โasian popโ category while a major asian act is having one of the most successful albums globally really exposes the problem: itโs segregation and not inclusion.
when non western artists are still underrepresented in major categories, it doesnโt feel like recognition for the asian music market, but containment. they deserve to win, but they cannot, so letโs give them a candy that excludes them a bit further. at least it looks pretty, right?
itโs unfortunate how the โhow are you so shamelessโ line from aliens always hits.