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==Tracklist== | ==Tracklist== | ||
| − | “What’s Goin’ On”<br> | + | '''“What’s Goin’ On”'''<br> |
| − | by Marvin Gaye<br> | + | ''by Marvin Gaye''<br> |
Still timeless and contemporary even | Still timeless and contemporary even | ||
after 50 years, this song seeks long-ignored | after 50 years, this song seeks long-ignored | ||
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has changed. | has changed. | ||
| − | “I Can’t Breathe”<br> | + | '''“I Can’t Breathe”'''<br> |
| − | by H.E.R.<br> | + | ''by H.E.R.''<br> |
A somber, poeticly admonishing ballad | A somber, poeticly admonishing ballad | ||
made all the more powerful by using the | made all the more powerful by using the | ||
last words of some police abuse victims. | last words of some police abuse victims. | ||
| − | “This is America” | + | '''“This is America”'''<br> |
| − | by Childish Gambino | + | ''by Childish Gambino''<br> |
A visceral and brutal response to Marvin | A visceral and brutal response to Marvin | ||
Gaye’s question as the listener is asked to | Gaye’s question as the listener is asked to | ||
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eyes. | eyes. | ||
| − | “Fight the Power 2020” | + | '''“Fight the Power 2020”'''<br> |
| − | by Public Enemy featuring Nas, | + | ''by Public Enemy featuring Nas,''<br> |
| − | Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG & | + | ''Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG &''<BR> |
| − | QuestLove | + | ''QuestLove''<BR> |
This generation’s call for unity and defiance | This generation’s call for unity and defiance | ||
from the OGs of conscious hip-hop. | from the OGs of conscious hip-hop. | ||
| − | “I Just Wanna Live” | + | '''“I Just Wanna Live”'''<br> |
| − | by Keedron Bryant | + | ''by Keedron Bryant''<br> |
Teen gospel singer/social media star | Teen gospel singer/social media star | ||
soulful, solemn appeal for survival has | soulful, solemn appeal for survival has | ||
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Lives Matter movement. | Lives Matter movement. | ||
| − | “Is It Because I’m Black”<br> | + | '''“Is It Because I’m Black”'''<br> |
| − | by Salaam Remi featuring Sandra<br> | + | ''by Salaam Remi featuring Sandra''<br> |
| − | Bland, Black Thought, Cee-Lo Green,<br> | + | ''Bland, Black Thought, Cee-Lo Green,''<br> |
| − | Anthony Hamilton, Syleena Johnson<br> | + | ''Anthony Hamilton, Syleena Johnson''<br> |
| − | & Stephen Marley<br> | + | ''& Stephen Marley''<br> |
The obvious question raised at every | The obvious question raised at every | ||
new tragedy at the hands of the authorities. | new tragedy at the hands of the authorities. | ||
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Sandra Bland. | Sandra Bland. | ||
| − | “Lockdown”<br> | + | '''“Lockdown”'''<br> |
| − | by Anderson Paak featuring Remix<br> | + | ''by Anderson Paak featuring Remix''<br> |
| − | with JID, Noname, & Jay Rock<br> | + | ''with JID, Noname, & Jay Rock''<br> |
Play-by-play from the protests over a | Play-by-play from the protests over a | ||
tight snare drum. | tight snare drum. | ||
| − | “The Bigger Picture”<br> | + | '''“The Bigger Picture”'''<br> |
| − | by Lil Baby<br> | + | ''by Lil Baby''<br> |
The hook says it all: “It’s bigger than black | The hook says it all: “It’s bigger than black | ||
and white/It’s a problem with the whole | and white/It’s a problem with the whole | ||
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gotta start somewhere.” | gotta start somewhere.” | ||
| − | “March March”<br> | + | '''“March March”'''<br> |
| − | by The Chicks<br> | + | ''by The Chicks''<br> |
No longer from Dixie, the much-maligned | No longer from Dixie, the much-maligned | ||
ladies recall the strength of protest over | ladies recall the strength of protest over | ||
haunting strings and stark drums. | haunting strings and stark drums. | ||
| − | “Alright”<br> | + | '''“Alright”'''<br> |
| − | by Kendrick Lamar<br> | + | ''by Kendrick Lamar''<br> |
Half exclamation/half affirmation, | Half exclamation/half affirmation, | ||
Kendrick is the voice of hope and defiance | Kendrick is the voice of hope and defiance | ||
in the midst of violence and chaos. | in the midst of violence and chaos. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Q & A About Icons of Rock]] | * [[Q & A About Icons of Rock]] | ||
Revision as of 03:49, 16 February 2021
 The article as it appears on page 7. | |
| Author | Clarence Meriweather |
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| Genre | Article |
| Published | EF Issue 2020.3 |
| Pages | 5 |
| Website |
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One day in the future, a Ken Burns-style documentary will be released that chronicles the dumpster fire that was the year 2020. The creators will have the unenviable task of documenting the inconceivable mix of natural catastrophes, man-made debacles, and failed leadership that plagued the land during the pandemic and left more than a quarter of a million Americans dead.
What follows is my proposed soundtrack for the chapter of the docu-series detailing escalating racial tensions after George Floyd’s death and the 2020 presidential election.
Spotify & YouTube links
- [Play in Spotify]
- [Play on YouTube]
Tracklist
“What’s Goin’ On”
by Marvin Gaye
Still timeless and contemporary even
after 50 years, this song seeks long-ignored
answers for the societal ills of the
60s and 70s—unfortunately, not much
has changed.
“I Can’t Breathe”
by H.E.R.
A somber, poeticly admonishing ballad
made all the more powerful by using the
last words of some police abuse victims.
“This is America”
by Childish Gambino
A visceral and brutal response to Marvin
Gaye’s question as the listener is asked to
consider America through African-American
eyes.
“Fight the Power 2020”
by Public Enemy featuring Nas,
Rapsody, Black Thought, Jahi, YG &
QuestLove
This generation’s call for unity and defiance
from the OGs of conscious hip-hop.
“I Just Wanna Live”
by Keedron Bryant
Teen gospel singer/social media star
soulful, solemn appeal for survival has
become an unofficial anthem of the Black
Lives Matter movement.
“Is It Because I’m Black”
by Salaam Remi featuring Sandra
Bland, Black Thought, Cee-Lo Green,
Anthony Hamilton, Syleena Johnson
& Stephen Marley
The obvious question raised at every
new tragedy at the hands of the authorities.
Even more haunting with the inclusion
of the voice of police violence victim
Sandra Bland.
“Lockdown”
by Anderson Paak featuring Remix
with JID, Noname, & Jay Rock
Play-by-play from the protests over a
tight snare drum.
“The Bigger Picture”
by Lil Baby
The hook says it all: “It’s bigger than black
and white/It’s a problem with the whole
way of life/Can’t change overnight/But we
gotta start somewhere.”
“March March”
by The Chicks
No longer from Dixie, the much-maligned
ladies recall the strength of protest over
haunting strings and stark drums.
“Alright”
by Kendrick Lamar
Half exclamation/half affirmation,
Kendrick is the voice of hope and defiance
in the midst of violence and chaos.
See Also
External Links
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