How can music disrupt oppression & bring about social change? - Highlights - JAKE FERGUSON, ANTHONY JOSEPH & JERMAIN JACKMAN
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I think as humans, we forget. We are often limited by our own stereotypes,
and we don't see that in everyone there's the potential for beauty and love
and all these things. And I think The Architecture of Oppression, both
parts one and two, are really a reflection of all the community and civil
rights work that I've been doing for the same amount of time, really - 25
years. And I wanted to try and mix my day job and my music side, so
bringing those two sides of my life together. I wanted to create a platform
for black artists, black singers, and poets who I really admire. And it was
a no-brainer to give Anthony a call for this second album because I know of
his pedigree, and he's much more able to put ideas and thoughts on paper
than I would be able to.
I think as humans, we forget. We are often limited by our own stereotypes,
and we don't see that in everyone there's the potential for beauty and love
and all these things. And I think The Architecture of Oppression, both
parts one and two, are really a reflection of all the community and...
Published 08/06/24
“One of the things I think about a lot is this. I vividly remember the desire throughout pretty much most of my twenties and certainly my teen years to be a famous artist and win big awards. And when you dig down into what you actually want from that, it's connection. The teen brain, in...
Published 05/29/24