Sweet Honey in the Rock featuring Sonia Sanchez, “Stay on the Battlefield” (1995)
This may not be a song you know but Sweet Honey Rock and Sonia Sanchez teamed up for this powerful track. The all-women group Sweet Honey Rock provided jaw-dropping vocals and Sonia Sanchez delivered incredible poetry, “I say come, wrap your feet around justice / I say come, wrap your tongues around truth / I say come, wrap your hands with deeds and prayer / You brown ones / You yellow ones / You black ones / You gay ones / You white ones / You lesbian ones.” How is that for inclusive inspiration?
Beyoncé, “Formation” (2016)
Queen Bey got political with this hit song from 2016. She praised Afros and “Negro” noses, gave homage to New Orleans in the unforgettable video and offered some serious commentary on police. The song angered many people but sparked a national dialogue about being proud of your Blackness and inspired others to be even more woke. If you aren’t in formation with your revolutionary spirit, this is the song to get you motivated.
Your revolutionary playlist is complete!
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