Michael Kiwanuku - Love and Hate

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This song… makes me feel like I can acknowledge that life is tough… but I'm tougher. Reminding me of my strength...my worth...and to succeed no matter what.  

I love this song but I think this artist is special...his lyrics...his production...matches the sincerity of his voice.  If you haven't checked out his album...please do

You can't bring me down… press play

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Tierra Whack - Whack World

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… I don't know what to say. I'm serious.  I mean. Tierra Whack is amazing. AMAZING. But this...does more. This affects you. Changes you.

Listen to it.  PLEASE. It's a medley of tracks and its visually stunning. So… enjoy. Many times over. Share it, play it, repeat.  Everything about this album screams gold. Take a bow Tierra. Your glow is shining and will change hearts and minds.

I needed to be in my feels a bit today. So when I want that, I go to this video. It's usually pretty hard to listen to just one so I tend to go through its entirety or the 10 minute mark.  It's just a mini movie I can play again and again. Press Play.

WELCOME TO WHACK WORLD A Visual And Auditory Project by Tierra Whack http://smarturl.it/WhackWorld Music video by Tierra Whack performing Whack World. © 2018 Tierra Whack http://vevo.ly/hv2cqj

Boogie - Self Destruction

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Maaaaaaaan!!!! Y'all need to know bout Boogie man.  This guy makes songs with staying power. You csn tell his intent is to LAST! This one is a lil less content heavy but the vibe has purpose. Not to mention his syncopation on the track...100 gun salute!

“Can't remember nothin'
Still don't give no fucks when
Wildin' out in public
This my self destruction” - Boogie

I don't know man...don't underestimate this song. In a lot of ways there are some metaphors that make you look at the fabric of society and see it for what it is. Self destructive. If you think I'm reaching...you don't know Boogie.

Feeling a lil hype today y'all...so if you're like me… Press play

Boogie- Self Destruction [Official Video] Listen now: http://smarturl.it/SelfDestructionB Spotify: http://smarturl.it/SelfDestructionB/applemusic Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/SelfDestructionB/spotify Connect with Boogie: https://www.instagram.com/ws_boogie/ https://twitter.com/ws_boogie https://www.facebook.com/WS.Boogie/ Music video by Boogie performing Self Destruction. © 2018 Shady Records/Interscope Records http://vevo.ly/XKhoEt

Solange - Fubu

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I...I swear to you I can write about this song.  I can write a blog about this song. I can write a book about this song.  But the best thing is to LISTEN to the song.

“When you know you gotta pay the cost/

Play the game just to play the boss/

So you thinking what you gained, you lost/

But you know your shit is taking off, oh/

When you driving in your tinted car/

And you're criminal, just who you are/

But you know you're gonna make it far, oh/” - Solange

Thank you Miss Knowles for your words.  For this song. This song… is not a song. It should be our anthem.  

“This us, some shit is a must/

Some shit is for us…” - Solange

Press Play

Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment F.U.B.U. · Solange · The-Dream · BJ The Chicago Kid A Seat at the Table ℗ 2016 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment Associated Performer: Solange feat.

Nas - Everything

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“When the media slings mud, we use it to build huts/

Irrefutable facts, merciful, beautiful black/”

- Nas

This song...this video...reminds us of who we are.  Powerful. Resilient. Successful. TARGETED. We all know it but sometimes, it can feel too real and too hard to look at.  

Nas,  Kanye and Dream...powerful combination that created a masterful track.  I know the EP hasn’t been for everyone but this song grounds me when the world is a lil upside down. Everything is connected. When it doesn’t feel like it, music paves the way and bridges the gap. This song...is that.

Honestly?  I adore this song.  Not love. Love has been watered down lately.  ADORE. Everyone deserves this song as a reminder so… Press Play

“Dark boy, don't you die

They're just human, let them lie

You just know your world and speak your truth

Let them come to you

For your love and your heart”

-Nas

Stream/Download NASIR: https://Nas.lnk.to/Nasir --------------Mass Appeal-------------- Website: http://massappeal.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/massappeal Instagram: http://instagram.com/massappeal Facebook: http://facebook.com/massappeal What started as a humble graffiti 'zine in 1996 would soon grow to be one of the most trusted outlets for youth-spawned urban culture. Today, Mass Appeal is a media collective led by authentic voices and inspired minds.

Kiah Victoria - Remedy

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“Put your lighters up.“ - Kiah

That pretty much sums up the song. I can listen to this track ALL the time..and vibe.  This will get me through the day. Running like crazy but still on cruise control you know? No? Then… Press Play

Can I also just say… I'm very picky with poetry blended with R&B and Rap...while short, she nailed it.  Check her album out entitled “Memo” for more.

Kiah Victoria - Remedy Shop : https://www.kiahvictoria.com Follow : https://www.facebook.com/kiahvictoria https://www.instagram.com/kiahvictoria https://twitter.com/kiahvictoria Video by Max Knight https://www.maxknightphoto.com http://vevo.ly/X2vpsH

Leven Kali - Joy

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Yea...YES...what you're hearing is THAT good.  This is music for your soul people!

If you are living for YOU..then, this is not for you.  No disrespect and It's okay, check me out on the next post. But this right here, is on that larger scale/ each one teach one/ one day it will all make sense type vibe. WITH an amazing beat…Press Play

P.S. - The EP is called Joy…

Provided to YouTube by TuneCore Joy · Leven Kali Joy ℗ 2016 Palm Studios, LLC Released on: 2016-11-15 Auto-generated by YouTube.