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The hip hop and R&B song is a warning from Lauryn Hill to African-American men and women caught in "the struggle". Both the women who "[try to] be a hard rock when they really are a gem", and the men who are "more concerned with his rims, and his Timbs, than his women", are admonished by Hill, who warns them not to allow "that thing" to ruin their lives.
The use of songs as a narrative and a tool to convey an important message continued into the 20th century with Black Americans using their voices to help their fight for freedom and equality.
"Alright" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar featured on the artist's third studio album, To Pimp a Butterfly (2015). [1] The song expresses ideas of hope amid personal struggles and features uncredited vocals in its chorus from co-producer Pharrell Williams.
The content of BWP's music generally focused on the sexual and romantic experiences of black women as well as the experiences of black women and girls living in poverty. In their interviews, the group remained outspoken against patriarchy, colorism, and misogynoir. The group stood out from other rap acts at the time for the fact that their ...
Doechii concluded her speech on an inspiring note: "I know that there is some Black girl out there. So many Black women out there that are watching me right now. And I want to tell you, you can do it.
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One of The post 6 of the best storytelling rap songs ever ...
Many American social movements have inspired protest songs spanning a variety of musical genres including but not limited to rap, folk, rock, and pop music. Though early 18th century songs stemmed from the American colonial period as well as in response to the Revolutionary war, protest songs have and continue to cover a wide variety of subjects.
The song is a tribute to Shakur's mother, Afeni Shakur.She and her husband were active members of the Black Panther Party in New York in the late 1960s and early 1970s. . Shakur was born a month after his mother was acquitted of more than 150 charges of "Conspiracy against the United States government and New York landmarks" in the New York "Panther 21" court cas