“You Don’t Own Me” was recorded by Leslie Gore in 1963 when she was only 17 years old. At the time, the feminism movement wasn’t in full swing (or in any swing yet), so in own her take on the… Continue Reading →
When Kendrick Lamar released “Alright”, parts of the country were in uproar over the mistreatment of people of color by the police. In 2015, the Black Lives Matter movement was prominent in many cities across the country and was broadcasted… Continue Reading →
After listening to Lamar’s “XXX.” once again, I think it is important to look at the meaning and context behind the song. In doing so, it will give me and other listeners more insight to why Lamar decided to write… Continue Reading →
I have chosen Miguel’s Now as the song I want to focus on because it is the one I feel most connected to. When I first encountered the song, I couldn’t believe that there was a song directed towards the issues… Continue Reading →
By: Alyssa Trybus “Not Ready to Make Nice” was released in 2006. The song directly relates the relationship between the personal experiences of Dixie Chicks lead singer, Natalie Maines, and the wider social context of the time period. The song… Continue Reading →
The Black Eyed Peas released the single “Where Is The Love?” in 2003 as part of their third album, Elephunk. The pop band decided to remake their classic hit “Where Is The Love?” in 2016 and released a video which… Continue Reading →
As I begin to analyze the deeper political meaning behind Johnson’s “My Mind is For Sale,” it is essential to also consider the time of this song’s release. Johnson released this song in July of 2017, just several months after… Continue Reading →
The first song, released in my lifetime, that popped into my mind when thinking about this podcast was Jay-Z’s “The Story of O.J.”. It is a truly powerful song, not only lyrically but also instrumentally and visually. I grew up… Continue Reading →
Rage Against the Machines song Guerrilla Radio is a song that I feel represents the meaning of a protest song. As I wrote in my first listen post the whole band encompasses protesting. The band is known for their songs… Continue Reading →
The song “Paranoia” by Chance the Rapper was released in 2013 and was made in collaboration with LA producer Nosaj Thing. Paranoia is hidden after a 30 second pause, following the song Pusha Man and is the second song on… Continue Reading →
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