“Shocked. Disillusioned. Heartbroken. Angry. Disgusted.
I've been feeling this way for a while now, but - the incidents that surfaced in the past week have had me feeling these emotions (and more) to the maximum. I didn't post much on social media in regards to this because I needed to sit with my feelings. And, as an artist - I really wanted to create something for people in a more meaningful manner.
I am, among other things, a DJ. And, like everyone else - music inspires, expresses and consoles me. I created this mixtape because I wanted...needed, rather, to share my feelings during these turbulent times. I hope this is as cathartic for you to listen to as it was for me in creating it.
In the very least, I hope it will entertain you but I truly wish that this mixtape will spark thoughts, conversations and solutions."
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"This Machine Kills Racism" Tracklist Billie Holiday - Strange Fruit Kanye West - Blood On The Leaves Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday Public Enemy - Fight The Power KRS One - Black Cop The Clash - Guns of Brixton Sinead O' Connor - Black Boys On Mopeds Joey Bada$$ - Like Me Tupac - Wonder If Heaven Got a Ghetto Marvin Gaye - What's Going On James Brown - Say It Loud, I'm Black & I'm Proud Kendrick Lamar - Alright Jane Elliott - On White Privilage Gil Scott Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Bob Dylan - Times They Are Changin Nina Simone - Mississippi Goddamn Saul Williams - Amthyst Rocks Public Enemy - Public Enemy No. 1 Genesis - Land of Confusion Tears for Fears - Shout Woody Guthrie - This Land Is Your Land
