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Justin Bieber Doubles Down On BLM Support: “Don’t Change The Subject”

His support of the Black Lives Matter movement goes back years, and Justin Bieber continues to lend his voice for the cause. In 2017, the pop star stated that he will never understand what it’s like to be Black in America, but he is committed to using his platform to shine a light on social justice issues. “I am a white Canadian and I will never know what it feels like to be an African American,” he wrote. “[W]hat I do know is I am willing to stand up and use my voice to shine light on racism.”

The singer has once again used his social media to share posts about BLM to his 149 million Instagram followers. “Saying black lives matter doesn’t mean that other lives don’t matter,” Bieber wrote today (October 21). “You can’t deny that racism is ingrained in our culture. It is straight up mean to change the subject to something you believe matters equally or more. Why can’t black lives simply just matter. Don’t change the subject.”

Bieber also recently addressed his critics who tell him not to be so vocal about BLM. “I want people to know what is heavy on my heart,” he penned in a caption to an IG post yesterday (October 20). “I want people to know I haven’t forgotten. I want to use the platform i have to remind people that racism is evil and it is ingrained in our culture. I want my black brothers and sisters to feel supported, seen and valued. If this bothers you I just want you to know I’m not going to stop talking about it. Ever.”

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The Real Mack The Knife honors memory and spirit with soulful release “Rio Grande de Loíza”

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The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” by The Real Mack The Knife is a powerful tribute to Puerto Rico’s history, memory, and sacred spirit. The track transforms nature into something spiritual, intimate, and timeless, inspired by the legendary river and Julia de Burgos’ immortal voice.

The song “Rio Grande de Loíza” has an old, alive vibe from the beginning. River water, moonlight, desire, and cultural memory shape a song that seems to rise from the ground. The Real Mack The Knife uses the river as a living, symbolic being, unlike the original work.

Julia de Burgos gives the piece incredible depth. She sees the river as a witness, a mother, a wound, a mirror, and a prayer throughout the song’s emotional landscape. The literary and spiritual connection gives the track a haunting beauty beyond music.

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Devan Ibiza adds soul and reflection on new release “Portland”

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With “Portland,” Devan Ibiza creates a warm, thoughtful, atmospheric hip-hop record rooted in boom-bap’s deep, reflective energy. Soulful production and introspective mood make it a quiet moment of thought rather than a distraction.

“Portland” embodies classic hip-hop. Boom-bap gives it a rhythmic foundation, and warm, soulful production draws listeners in. This beat is perfect for contemplation, letting emotion and thought flow.

The single’s mood adds interest. Devan Ibiza values subtlety and atmosphere over loudness and trends. The song’s restraint is its strength. Late-night thoughts, personal memories, and quiet realizations make “Portland” contemplative.

Devan Ibiza’s release is well-paced emotionally. Since the song is never rushed or crowded, its atmosphere can naturally resonate. That patience gives “Portland” a timeless quality usually reserved for classic hip-hop stories and soulful underground records.

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