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Melanin Songs on TIDAL

There are over 406 tracks with melanin in the title on Tidal. The existence of these songs undo the effect of the “Coon songs” of the late 19th and early 20th century. Mchakato wa Uponyaji and Keyamsha the Awakening are happening as you read this. https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/72f4eb18-28db-4053-b4fa-14f413e786f3

Michael Jackson “Remembers the Time” when we were Kings and Queens.

Michael Jackson “Remembers the Time” when we were Kings and Queens. Reminiscent of one of Hollywood’s old biblical epics, Michael Jackson chose ancient Egypt as the setting for his exotic and lavish new video Remember the Time. The upbeat song entertains while the story and setting recall a time when Blacks ruled one of civilization’s…… Continue reading Michael Jackson “Remembers the Time” when we were Kings and Queens.

I Don’t Want Nobody To Give Me Nothin’ (Open up the door, I’ll get it myself )

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqulmEzz5nw James Brown was a Garveyite. These lyrics are pure Garveyism. I don’t want nobody to give me nothing Open up the door, I’ll get it myself (3 times) Don’t give me integration Give me true communication Don’t give me sorrow I want equal opportunity to live tomorrow Give me schools and give me…… Continue reading I Don’t Want Nobody To Give Me Nothin’ (Open up the door, I’ll get it myself )

Sun Ra: The Chaos On This Planet

“The chaos on this planet is due to the music that musicians are playing, that they are forced to play, by some who just think of money and don’t realize that music is a spiritual language, and it represents the people of earth. When musicians are compelled to play anything, it goes straight to the…… Continue reading Sun Ra: The Chaos On This Planet

Astroblack

https://youtu.be/wUj1_a9Nst0 Astroblack mythology Astrotimeless immortality Astrothought in mystic sound Astroblack of outer space Astronatural dark as dark Astroreach beyond the stars Out to endless endlessness Astroblack cosmo earth The universe is in my voice The universe speaks through this song To those of earth and other worlds Listen while you have the chance Find your…… Continue reading Astroblack

LTD (Love Togetherness and Devotion) Sometimes (Lyrics)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faEECdol8Ko Sometimes I give love Sometimes I take There’re times when I know I’m right And sometimes I make mistakes And sometimes I can’t lose Sometimes I can Sometimes I may even brag Then humble sometimes I am (then again sometimes) and everybody’s wrong sometimes (then again sometimes) and people get along sometimes (so shall…… Continue reading LTD (Love Togetherness and Devotion) Sometimes (Lyrics)

It’s Up to Us – Ruff Mic of Precise Science

https://archive.org/download/BattleCryCubaZimbabwev2/12%20Better%20My%20Situation%20%282%29.mp3 No better time than now to listen to “Battle Cry for Cuba and Zimbabwe.” It is one of the richest compilations of conscious hip hop in existence. One cut “It’s Up To Us” probably speaks to the current climate in regards to African descendants worldwide than any other. The lyrics make it clear…”It’s Up…… Continue reading It’s Up to Us – Ruff Mic of Precise Science

Keep Cool by Marcus Garvey

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the shrine of Marcus Garvey in Jamaica. To King’s right is Amy Jacques Garvey, widow of Marcus Garvey and mother of his two sons. Marcus Garvey in convention. The following are lyrics to a song written by Marcus Garvey while he was incarcerated in Atlanta Prison. Listen to a…… Continue reading Keep Cool by Marcus Garvey

Let us pray for Africa

Lagbaja is a musician from Nigeria. In the lyrics to his song “Bad Leadership” from the album C’ est Un African Thing he has a prayer. We share it below for those who feel it is important to “Pray for Africa.” Let us pray for Africa If you love Africa…let’s go Oh God of all heaven…… Continue reading Let us pray for Africa

Everybody Is Rejoicing Because They Know Melanin Being Worth $362.50 A Gram Makes It A Brand New Day

Everybody Rejoice by Luther Vandross Everybody look around Cuz there’s a reason to rejoice you see Everybody come out And let’s commence to singing joyfully Everybody look up And feel the hope that we’ve been waiting on Everybody is glad…so glad Cuz our silent fear and dread is gone It’s love you see That has…… Continue reading Everybody Is Rejoicing Because They Know Melanin Being Worth $362.50 A Gram Makes It A Brand New Day

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