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Alicia Keys, Alicia [๐Ÿ“ท: RCA]For the 8th Thankful Song ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŽถ, we highlight โ€œGood Job,โ€ where R&B artist Alicia Keys is thankful to all for helping to combat COVID-19.

โ€œYouโ€™re the engine that makes all things go / And you’re always in disguise, my hero / I see your light in the dark / Smile in my face when we all know itโ€™s hard.โ€ Say that, ๐ŸŽ™ Alicia Keys, SAY THAT! Before we dig into this uplifting standout, let me remind you the premise of Thankful Songs ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŽถ! On Thankful Songs ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŽถ, we highlight songs in which the musician (or musicians) show gratitude about something or towards someone. ย This idea came from the fact that in November, here in the United States of America, many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving.ย  So, what better way than to celebrate than select some awesome songs that exhibit gratitude? Our eighth entry comes from Blacc with ๐ŸŽต โ€œGood Jobโ€, from her long awaited 2020 album, ๐Ÿ’ฟ Alicia.

There are lots of things to like about โ€œGood Job,โ€ the fourth single from Alicia. First and foremost, it is incredibly thoughtful, giving thanks to everyone affected and helping to combat the devastating COVID-19 pandemic.ย  Alicia Keys is being encouraging and uplifting, providing that positive reinforcement that educators seek to give their students.ย  โ€œGood job, youโ€™re doinโ€™ a good job, a good job,โ€ she sings on the chorus, continuing, โ€œDonโ€™t get too down / The world needs you now / Know that you matter, matter, yeah.โ€ย  Essentially, lyrically, she says all of the right things.ย  Also, as she sings, she infuses her soul into it, given it that next level of authenticity.ย  While the production eschews a bunch of bells and whistles, it suits the tone of this record.

Also appears on ๐Ÿ”ฝ:

๐Ÿ”— ๐ŸŽงย  11 More Really โ€˜Goodโ€™ Songsโ€ฆ Itโ€™s That Simple

๐Ÿ”— ๐ŸŽงย  Awesome Songs That Tickled My Fancy: April 2020

๐Ÿ”— ๐ŸŽงย  Alicia Keys, โ€œGood Jobโ€: Terrific Tuesdayย No. 6

๐Ÿ”— ๐ŸŽงย  Weekly Gems ๐Ÿ’Ž No. 6: Week of 5-4-2020


๐ŸŽ™ Alicia Keys โ€ขย ๐Ÿ’ฟ Alicia โ€ขย ๐Ÿท RCA โ€ข ๐Ÿ“… 2020
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the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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