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    11 Songs Where the Mind is the Focal Point | Playlist 🎧

    11 Songs Where the Mind is the Focal Point 🎧 features music courtesy of Ben Platt, Dua Lipa, Kehlani, Logic & Walker Hayes.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsApril 4, 2019 ago
    The O'Jays, Above the Law [Photo Credit: S-Curve]
    Music

    The O’Jays, ‘Above the Law’ | Track Review

    Iconic soul collective The O’Jays deliver the perfect record for ‘times such as these’ on socially-charged single, “Above the Law.”

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 26, 2018 ago
    Simon XO, My Love [Photo Credit: Michael Armstrong]
    Music

    Simon XO ‘My Love’ | Track Review

    Unhappy with the political climate in the U.S. under President Trump, rising pop artist Simon XO expresses his anger on his electrifying single, “My Love.”  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 7, 2018 ago
    Kanye West, Ye vs the People © Def Jam
    Music

    Kanye West, ‘Ye Vs the People’ | Track Review

    Polarizing rapper/producer Kanye West addresses his controversial endorsement of President Donald Trump on “Ye Vs the People.” T.I. assists. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsApril 30, 2018 ago
    Pearl Jam, Can't Deny Me © Monkeywrench / Republic
    Music

    Pearl Jam, ‘Can’t Deny Me’ | Track Review

    Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam return ‘fired up’ on the brief but amped-up protest anthem, “Can’t Deny Me.” The spirit is appreciated, but song is imperfect.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 21, 2018 ago
    5 Songs That Reference Gun Violence & Gun Control
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    5 Songs That Reference Gun Violence & Gun Control | Playlist

    Marilyn Manson, Tech N9ne, Kendrick Lamar, Sun Kil Moon, and Prince are just a few musicians referencing the dangers and powers of guns.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMarch 1, 2018 ago
    Songs Supporting Equality, Justice & Resistance, Vol. 2
    Evergreen

    Songs Supporting Equality, Justice & Resistance, Vol. 2 | Playlist

    The 9 songs that appear on this particular playlist are heavier, supporting equality, justice, and the ‘resist’ movement. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 18, 2017 ago
    Songs Supporting Equality, Justice & Resistance, Vol. 1
    Evergreen

    Songs Supporting Equality, Justice & Resistance, Vol. 1 | Playlist

    The 10 songs that appear on this particular playlist are heavier, supporting equality, justice, and the ‘resist’ movement.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsDecember 18, 2017 ago
    Anti-Flag, American Fall © Spinefarm
    Music

    Anti-Flag, ‘American Attraction’ | Track Review

    Anti-Flag returns politically-charged up on “American Attraction,” the promo single from their new, November studio album, ‘American Fall.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 24, 2017 ago
    Jack Johnson, All the Light Above It Too © Republic
    Music

    Jack Johnson, ‘My Mind is For Sale’ | Track Review

    Singer/Songwriter Jack Johnson comes back strong on “My Mind is For Sale,” the politically-charged promo single from All the Light Above It Too.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 11, 2017 ago
    Muse, Dig Down © Warner Bros
    Music

    Muse, ‘Dig Down’ | Track Review

    British alternative rock band Muse returns with a politically-charged single, “Dig Down.” “Dig Down” offers few answers, but promotes the ‘resist’ movement.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 1, 2017 ago
    Joey Badass, ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADASS © Pro Era
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    Joey Bada$$, All-Amerikkkan Bada$$ | Album Review 💿

    Joey Bada$$ delivers a knockout punch on ‘ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$,’ exceptionally capturing being black in America.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 19, 2017 ago

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