For instance, Motown steered clear of overt messages and political stances during its colden age, but Motown was still fiercely political.

The Cosby Show never addressed racism, police brutality or any other hot-button political issues, but it was one of the most political expression of black pop culture during the 80s.

Early 80s R&B (or "boogie") was never really saying anything lyrically, but musically it WAS political.