Music is a vibe, an outlet of expression, and healing vibrations. It gives us pleasure, a way to amplify our voices, and a source to securing ‘da bag.’
As artists, creatives, we want our music to be a movement that inspires across gender and generations. We want to reach people who dare to dance like no one (and everyone) is watching.
True and sustainable change, must start with addressing individual biases, prejudices, stereotypes, cultural insensitivities and ignorances...accepting (or acknowledging) that we have them is a start.
Chellie Flowers: I remember hearing The Roots, “You Got Me,” featuring Erykah Badu and Eve of D, at 13 years old and being mesmerized by the melody, lyrics and King Bey: