The Collective (Oct 7th): What Is Worship Music, Coates vs Klein & Gen-Z Success

Sho Baraka, Anastacia Johnson, Tryce Prince and Ian O'Brien sit down to discuss the social-political and style distinctions within Worship music and gospel. The Collective discusses the much talked about interview between Ezra Klein and Ta-nehisi Coates. Lastly they evaluate they're own definition of success based on a poll by NBC surveying thousands of Gen Zer's.

Articles Mentioned:

Relevant: https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/how-maverick-city-music-is-breaking-the-worship-music-mold/

New York Times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaeoDlLNnok&themeRefresh=1

Slate: https://www.salon.com/2025/10/01/maga-cant-expand-its-base-and-christian-music-tells-us-why/

Christianity Today https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/10/maverick-city-music-black-worship-gospel-ccm-gyamfi-raine/

NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/poll-gen-zs-gender-divide-reaches-politics-views-marriage-children-suc-rcna229255

Books Mentioned:

Anna Julia Cooper: A Voice From The South

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