When you think of black music, three genres may come to mind: r&b, drill, and grime.
This belief is a limiting one for musician Hak Baker.
He started putting out music in 2017, but he has only recently felt comfortable sharing songs about issues like Windrush.
The HMT Empire Windrush, which carried 492 passengers from the Caribbean to the UK, arrived there 75 years ago.
They relocated to help with the post-World War Two labor shortage, and it marked the beginning of a larger mass migration movement that lasted between 1948 and 1971.
It's also the reason Hak was born and raised in the UK; the singer was raised in east London, but his father is of Jamaican descent and his mother is of Grenadan descent.
His song Windrush Baby explores the integration of Caribbean communities in the UK while also conveying the hope that the offspring and grandchildren of that generation can succeed in whatever they set their minds to.
He tells BBC Newsbeat, "I had to get the right audience.
"Because of the struggles and trials that our grandparents endured, we are in a position of advantage where we can shape our own futures and become beacons of achievement in any way we choose. ".
Hak's music blends ska, reggae, and punk—genres he claims aren't always considered to be associated with black music—and is difficult to categorize.
He claims that the blues and rock, which had their roots in black music, are the inspiration for his songs.
However, in today's society, it isn't perceived that way; rather, it is viewed as an alternative. ".
Hak claims that it is a problem that only affects black music, and he wants to see it resolved.
He contends that if you're black, your options are limited to drill, hip hop, and reggae, all of which he enjoys, but he claims there should also be room for alternative musicians.
He describes it as "one of those moments where we're categorized and put into a box.".
Drill artists are a lucrative market for record companies, so they continue to sign them.
However, since they keep producing what they see, it leaves a gap in what other children are capable of. ".
Hak has credited his lyrics with bringing a black audience to his performances over the course of his career.
"When I first started making music, the only people who attended my shows and listened to my music were white people, excluding my close friends.
People of my race realized that I was discussing their stories, albeit in a different way, as time went on and more people paid attention to what I was saying and my stories. ".
Hak claims that it was because of this that he was able to release a song on Windrush.
Events are taking place in the sports and music industries as part of the Windrush anniversary.
Even though Hak says commemorating the day leaves him conflicted, he participated in the official Royal Albert Hall concert.
I wish it wasn't discussed in the manner that it is because it makes me feel oppressed.
We should not just teach about tragedy and slavery because hearing about those things gives people an idea of who we are; rather, we should celebrate our differences every single day, just like it should be part of our curriculum. ".
Instead, he would prefer that history lessons in schools highlight the rich histories of the Caribbean and Africa.
"Yes, I am a Windrush immigrant's kid, but I'm also a product of great, great, amazing history. ".
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