Empowerment

I’m DJ who’s mission is to use music as a tool to reach the young men of today to keep them up on social justice issues. I been doing this for over 30 years. It’s a passion that I love doing. I started in the 80’s with mix tapes. I do this as a hobby. But this latest playlist I put together has a powerful message that I think could bring about change to the youth today. I would love to get some feedback on my latest mix that I put together of various artists on this playlist. Please give me some feedback ,Thanks you.

I’m not promoting or getting paid any money from the music that I put together. I just listen to them as they motivate me to write about their truth. There are 21 songs on this playlist and each song has a special meaning to it. If you take the time and listen to each song from beginning to end I guarantee you walk away with something. The message will inspire you and that's my purpose for this playlist.

Song no#1:Oh happy Days- Club Nouveau
1 We must put God first in everything that we Do. It lets us know how great it is to have Jesus in our life….

Song#2. I can’t breathe (feat. Chaz French)-The CrossRhodes.
I Can't Breathe The suffering of black men throughout history. Police brutality and freedom of speech. The lack of unity in black men. Please stop the violence of black-on-black crime. Must organize and stand together. it is a nightmare raising a young black boy in this society. As we protest with our hands up and fight for our rights I’ll be proud to stand with you Brothers for a new beginning.

Song #3. Rise up: Andra Day.
Rise up.
Martin said I’ve been to the top of the mountain. Do not be afraid he looked over and he saw the promised land. yeah, we can move mountains now, this is what it means to rise up. We can take this to its highest level, Put God First.

Song# 4. Revolution-Arrested development …
Revolution: First understand throughout history many of our ancestors were raped, killed, and hung they Died for Me and You. What are you doing for the struggle is the big question??? Remember those before us. Harriet Tubman, Marcus Garvey, Ms Jane Pitman, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr.

Song#5. Fight the power- public Enemy
Fight the power: We need our best skilled and trained, best educated, best-prepared people mentally and Physical and Spiritual to stand for our empowerment movement.

Empowerment: the authority or power giving someone to do something. The process of becoming stronger and more confident especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.

Song#6. stand up for something(feat. common)- Andra Day…
Stand up for something. You have all the fame and money but it doesn’t mean anything if you can’t help ignite the spark That is needed to make a change. Give God his Dues first, then take care of your business then reach into your pockets and get involved.

Song#7. black butterfly-Denice Williams …
Let’s remind Our sons and daughters about the struggle. Let them know our history and what the Emancipation of Proclamation was all about and why we must celebrate Our Independence Day. Juneteenth…

Song#8. letter to the free (feat. Bilal)- common
Black American: Southern Roots we come from. Let's not forget our culture. I was born in the south and my Family was part of that great migration that moved from the south to the North, Let me tell you being black in America if you don’t know anything about your southern roots and our culture you are lost in America. Please black Americans go back and revisit the south, and understand what it was all about. Segregation, Jim Crow law, how our families were separated from one another during slavery days also. Today's America is using that same hate that said make America Great Again. Check amendment 13….

Song# 9. Dedication (feat. Kendrick Lamar)- Nipsey Hussle...
Dedication. My man Nipsey said how long As a young black man shall I stay committed to this American Dream! When will opportunity meet preparation?

Preparation: the action or process of making ready or being made ready for the use of consideration. carful thought out process on a New Outlook….

Song#10. fly like a bird- Mariah Carey.
Let's Trust Him. God Almighty. Praying for a world free with piece and Harmony. Hope that someday We can come together on real-life Celebrations…

Song#11. The good die young- 2pac & outlaws…
The hard time that we are living in today’s time. Many loss of life from disease, Nature Disaster, murder of one another through gun violence. If we don’t get right it’s just a matter of Time….

Song#12. I just wanna live (feat. Andra Day, lucky Daye&IDK) Keedron Bryant….
Young Black Men: yall secret for success is put into motion on this playlist starting with song. #12 thru 17. Listen to the music and focus on what it’s said for you all. Guarantee you will see results in the end.

First: you just want to live. Black Lives Do Matter. Ask God to protect you.

Song #13. young black America- meek mill…
Young Black Americas don’t get caught up in Prison System. Keep your Faith and your respect for yourself or you will Truly fall into a political system that keeps money on the table for White America….

Song # 14. wake up everybody (feat. Common& Melanie Flona)- John legend & the roots…
Wake up Young Black Men. Look around you, there is already so much against you because of who you are. There is so much hatred, war, and poverty. start teaching your children to Do! Better, Be Better….

Song #15. all go blind- the Cross Rhodes…
Keep your eyes wide open, Don’t be Deceive.

Deceive: when someone causes one to believe something that is not true, typically to gain personal advantage.

Song#16. blackberry Molasses- Mista….
You gotta keep pushing on no matter what you go through, There going to be some heartache and pain.

Song#17. change (feat. Talent)- 2 pac…
How Do we change: 2pac said we must learn to see each other as brothers not to distance strangers. Take the evil out of people then they would act right. Let’s change the way we eat and the way we live….

Song #18. if I ruled the world- Nas
This is a song about imagination. What if we Had Big Economic Power. Able to own Big corporation, control our own money. Build up our community. sit at the round table and change laws. Yes, we have people of color in government but we need someone in there with a voice who has our best interests. At the Supreme Court. Voice for the people. What if….

Song#19. Kari’s song long way home ( feat. Tati)- Happy Birthday Calvin…
Long way home: I’m far from perfect, but if you could look into my soul you could feel my passion for life as a Black Man. It comes from my faith and the love of family and those who passed before me. As a Christian, I always put God first in whatever I do. Black Americas we need to put our foot on the pedal and reach for the stars..

Song #20. America ( feat. Raguel Ra Brown)
The cross Rhodes
What is America????

Song#21. Hope - Faith Evans & Twista
Conclusion: It’s my prayer that we take this music and use it to motivate, be hopeful. Teach the brother and Sister to unite and live life The way our ancestors taught us to be Spiritual lifted and a human beings who continue to carry dignity and Integrity, Despite all the circumstances that surround Us as People of color…

21 song playlist
1:Oh happy Days- Club Nouveau
2: I can’t breath (feat. Chaz French)-The CrossRhodes
3:Rise up: Andra Day
4:Revolution-Arrested development
5:Fight the power- public Enemy
6: stand up for something(feat. common)- Andra Day
7: black butterfly-Denice Williams
8: letter to the free (feat. Bilal)- common
9:Dedication (feat. Kendrick Lamar)- Nipsey Hussle
10: fly like a bird- Mariah Carey
11: The good die young- 2pac & outlaws
12: I just wanna live (feat. Andra Day, lucky Daye&IDK) Keedron Bryant
13: young black America- meek mill
14:wake up everybody (feat. Common&
Melanie Flona)- John legend & the rootsc
15: all go blind- the Cross Rhodes
16:blackberry Molasses- Mista
17:change (feat. Talent)- 2 pac
18: if I ruled the world- Nas
19: Kari’s song long way home ( feat. Tati)- Happy Birthday Calvin
20: america ( feat.Raguel Ra Brown)
The cross Rhodes
21: Hope - Faith Evans & Twista

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Hope🙏 — Fred Hannah
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Davenport Iowa 52804