MUSICMOODS
#MADE
The Playlist of Consciousness and Self-Reflection
MADE BY CHELSEY LITTLE
The messages in music are often clear early in the first minute or so. But have you ever noticed that there are
some songs where you can’t just listen to them only once? It’s because there’s some music that can go deeper than
a recognized sample or rhythm. Personally, I believe songs are at their best when the words draw a clear focus to
what the artist is personally affected by, specifically calling attention to crucial issues society needs to acknowledge
collectively.
SELF-AWARENESS & CHANGE OF ONE’S INNER POWER
K.O.S (Determination), Black Star / Mos Def & Talib
Kweli (1998)
K.O.S, Knowledge of Self, speaks on what we must
possess within ourselves. It’s time to identify not only who
you are, but bring life to the purpose of your life with
determination. Talib Kweli and Mos Def (Black Star) hands
down speak deep in this hit. And yes, they are speaking to
you.
If I Ruled the World, Nas featuring Lauryn Hill (1996)
Between the rawness of Nas’ storytelling to the smooth
and sweet sounds of Lauryn in this song’s iconic chorus,
this song reveals a visual of what the world around us
could be without any negative discrepancies - simply
living an unbelievable dream that would be true.
Freedom, Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar (2016)
It’s time to raise and pump your fists in the air when this
beat drops. This song is dedicated to black women, in
which Bey sheds light and empowerment on the
personal and societal issues black women have faced for
a long time (i.e. amongst violence, sexism, etc.). Let’s not
forget to add that Kendrick is on the track...need I say
more?
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