PLAYLIST: Black Lives Matter
It’s been quite the year and getting even more interesting with a much needed revolution at hand. We couldn’t move forward this month without addressing all the amazing music that has influenced…well, all music. That is Black music! That’s why we’re dedicating this month’s playlist to Black Lives Matters and featuring all Black artists we know and love.
With 100 founding members, and over 1000 Photo Ladies part of our community, we all have a huge variety of musical tastes, and we plan to showcase them each month through our upcoming playlists. Full playlist below, along with some Photo Lady blurbs behind the choices.
While we have you here, here are some other resources to educate and get involved:
-National Resource List (A daily updated list of Legal Support/Bail Support, Places to Donate, Tips for Protesting and Social Media, and more)
-Ways You Can Help (Daily updated links to everything you need to know to help right now)
“‘Life is just a game, we’re all just the same’ This song is filled with controversial topics that resonated with Prince at the time. This line hits hard even now. Some people believe that everybody is equal and that we shouldn’t stress out over the little things. Life is not the same for everybody! We aren’t the same, but we should be. But we aren’t! Philosophically we are all the same, yes. But my struggles are different than the struggles of my neighbor, and it’s up to us to highlight this and hold those accountable to see the difference in struggles and use it to their advantage. ”
This song has brought me to tears every time I see Zeek perform it. It’s a powerful piece about how we’re all the same and have the power to change the world if we come together. - Carolyn Lederach | @Cled1024
I first saw Radkey (@radkeyrock) play in a small club in Des Moines a few years back and was instantly a fan. Their high-energy punk rock sound is amazing and their live performances better yet. They are SO FUN to watch and photograph. Cannot wait to see them again. - Alyssa Leicht | @alyssaleicht
“Maneka, is the new project of Devin McKnight, known for his work in Grass is Green and Speedy Ortiz. He describes his newest album as ‘guitar album about black pride and addressing [his] confusion as a minority in white indie rock scenes.’”
“NYC blue-punk outfit The 1865 recently released their LP ‘Don’t Tread on Me,’ in which...”each song...features different explorations of life in 1865 America, a land living in the shadows of the fallen Confederacy.” ‘Hidden Track’ is one of those songs. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, the band had a monthly residency at Lower Manhattan bar Max Fish with scene mates Rebelmatic and MAAFA. ”
Saba is an amazing Chicago rapper, and Noname is a powerful black female artist from the city too. This song reminds me of warm Chicago summer days. - Kate Scott | @kate_scott_photography
A powerful song calling for racial harmony through love, and calling for an end to division and hate. - Annette Holloway | @AnnetteHollowayPhotos
“Whenever I need a boost of confidence and reassurance that I can handle whatever life throws my way, I bump this track right here! Bbymutha is talented, so creative, and unstoppable. She’s everything!”
“Devon infuses his music with a range of influences, from Hendrix to Afrobeat to old school soul. He pays homage to his past while looking directly at the future .... taking lessons from what he’s learned and infecting us with his positivity and vulnerability. All while flashing the most dazzling infectious genuine smile you’ve ever seen. ”