#concious rap

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[musicmattersmedia]

(Music Matters Media)

For our 90th episode of the Music Matters Media show, we discuss the long-awaited and highly anticipated fifth studio album, 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' by Kendrick Lamar. Listen as we dive into Side A and Side B of this double album, we give an in-depth analysis of the major themes throughout the record, and we talk about why this project might be the most divisive one of Kendrick Lamar's career yet.

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Think Different - Nujabes ft Substantial

[lordmarziano]

FADED! (prod. deezy martians)

Rapper/Producer MARZIANO For beats: [email protected]

JUSTICE OR ELSE

All these murders I’m hearing about especially the one with Elijah McClain which happened last summer really got to me so I had to be on my conscious shit

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Harvest Moon

Listen to Harvest Moon by Dave E. Jones #np on #SoundCloud

Let Dave E. Jones stretch your mind

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[essenceoftime-blog1]

Son of Lou

Listen to Son of Lou by Dave E. Jones on #SoundCloud

The devil can hide in plain sight. This is not a glorification of his existence, just the reality of coping with temptation.

[votava-records]

Atmosphere - Holding My Breath

Produced by Ant, Written and performed by Slug, Cutting and scratching by Plain Ole Bill & Ant

LYRICS:

I kinda feel like a stowaway (Okay) I’m positive that it’s a negative connection I’ve got a cup full of Novocaine (Okay) Stairway to Heaven hope my name’s on the guest list (Go away) My stress gets trapped between the shoulder blades Searching for some benefits for perfect attendance Keep attention span attentive like we dance around an open flame I’ll trade a couple silver linings for some golden days I confess I’m still trying to impress papa I guess that I’m expecting I’ll see him again haha Laughing on a cloud in some wings and a toga And he’s asking why I never left Minnesota Keep in mind previously thought impossible to find All of these pieces that were needed to complete the design I’m on the final lap then I go back to give my wife a spinal tap Still writing rhymes like somebody got the time for that

The temperature’s rising but it’s colder than Hell I never feel alone when I’m alone by myself I try to sing along but I don’t know what you said And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath The temperature’s rising but it’s colder than Hell I never feel alone when I’m alone by myself I try to sing along but I don’t know what you said And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath

Tell me do you ever feel like an accident Have you ever felt trapped beneath an avalanche Do you ever ask if this experience is seriously happening Me neither I can’t imagine it We gotta pick up the pieces and keep traveling Or maybe you can handle a hammer and build a ladder and Explore the storm to find the source of the hunger and the pain I stole a horse so I could run towards the thunder And the reins broke and now this beast is my bestie We used to chain smoke and now we drinking our veggies We tell the same jokes and pretend that it’s okay Already know what Hell felt like when it’s frozen over Snow covered roller coaster stuck in the alleyway Dreaming about the day my poster’s up in a gallery Feel the cold breeze brought me back to reality I gotta get these groceries back to my family

The temperature’s rising but it’s colder than Hell I never feel alone when I’m alone by myself I try to sing along but I don’t know what you said And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath The temperature’s rising but it’s colder than Hell I never feel alone when I’m alone by myself I try to sing along but I don’t know what you said And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath (Okay)

And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath And I’m not suffocating I’m just holding my breath And I’m not suffocating I’m just

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Blackie · Roy Kinsey

Chicago born and raised, Roy Kinsey is a bit of an anomaly when it comes to tradition in his respective industries. where being a black, queer-identified, rapper, and librarian may be an intimidating choice for some, Roy Kinsey’s non-conformist ideology has informed his 6th album, and self proclaimed, “best work yet,” Kinsey: A Memoir. KINSEY: A Memoir, arguably more poignant than Blackie: A Story by Roy Kinsey, captures a dark, sinister, yet sincere, and potent musical performance by Kinsey. Kinsey’s observations are strong on ‘Memoir,’; shaped by early traumas that threatened to debilitate his belief in himself as well as the abilities of his family. It is the manifestation of a queer man, in a black body, coming of age in Chicago.”

Featured on the cover of major local publications like, Chicago Reader and the Chicago Tribune, in and on major national, and  international publications like Billboard, LA Times, NPR, WBEZ’s Vocalo,  WGCI and the RedEye, his “deft skill for storytelling,” is proving to solidify him and his contributions in the cannon of black music and literature. Kinsey’s video BSAYF (B****, She Ain’t You Friend), exploring black queer identity and spirituality, premiered at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), the Art Institute of Chicago, the Harold Washington Cultural Center and the Dusable Museum. Kinsey has shared his lyrics on the stages of the legendary First Avenue in Minnesota, Thalia Hall, Soho House, Lincoln Hall, Logan Square Auditorium, Schuba’s, and Empty Bottle, and has recently done a series of performances/exhibitions with the Chicago Public Library’s seasonal book and theme programming of race and music, One Book, One Chicago.

His professional development in librarianship has fueled his desire for self examination and then reporting his findings, in rhyme. He intends and believes the success of his present and future creative works will touch the hearts of many because it comes from the heart.

Roy Kinsey is a librarian for Chicago Public Libraries.