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Eh, it's not a genetic thing, just cultural. Blacks, in higher percentages, grow up surrounded by R&B, Soul, and even Gospel music, all of which place HUGE emphasis on vocals, belting, melismas, etc. Whites don't have the same influence in such a high percentage, and pretty much every white singer mentioned in this thread to counteract the OP's proposition (Jessie, Celine, Xtina, Kelly, etc) have those same influences.
I hate to be the whiny SJW type, but there IS merit to the "blacks have to be legitimately talented" argument, obviously to a lesser degree. Blacks don't really benefit from the relatable / mainstream girl next door image, nor is their image usually as broadly marketable in major music markets (ie: US, Western Europe, parts of Asia) as that of a young white, thin and conventionally pretty (ideally blonde) woman. Thus, they have less opportunity to coast on their looks, and do GENERALLY (not always) have to have a legitimate, undeniable talent to their credit, most usually their voices (or like Bey/Tina that + performing). But it's still MAINLY the soulful influences.
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As far as I'm concerned, singing ability can only be judged on a person by person basis, the ignorant generalizations (positive or negative) need to stop.
