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John Legend Calls Out Rappers Who Support Trump During His Joe Biden Rally Performance
Getty Image In recent days, Lil Wayne and Lil Pump have associated themselves with the president. …
While the majority of pop culture figures appear to have thrown their weight behind Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, there are a handful of famous folks who have decided to attach themselves to Donald Trump. Lil Wayne and Lil Pump both associated with the president in recent days, for example, as did 50 Cent, although he quickly had a change of heart. Meanwhile, John Legend performed at a Joe Biden rally yesterday, and although he didn’t name names, he did criticize Trump-supporting rappers.
.@JohnLegend: We'll choose "a country where The President encourages police brutality and cannot bring himself to condemn white supremacists or neo-Nazis, or one where we hold our police accountable and begin to root out the systemic racism in our society." pic.twitter.com/yKfpfSUDCm
— The Hill (@thehill) November 3, 2020
Legend said during a speech:
“Some people see the meanness, the bullying, the selfishness of Donald Trump and they mistake it for strength, a kind of twisted masculinity. Some see his greed and they mistake it for being good at business. Some of your former favorite rappers have been taken in by these lies. I think they even founded a new supergroup, it’s called ‘The Sunken Place.’”
He went on to address Trump’s “Platinum Plan,” and his review wasn’t glowing: “But Trump’s Platinum Plan for Black folks is nothing but fool’s gold, because you can’t bank on a word he says. Ask the students of Trump University. Ask all of the contractors he stiffed. Ask the people his charity was supposed to help before it was shut down for being a fraud. Ask all the Black and brown Americans who are dying from this virus and losing their jobs under his watch. The president isn’t strong: He’s a coward, and his career in business and in government has been failure after failure after failure.”
Check out the full speech above.
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“Tell ‘Em” by Terry Blade strips a haunting ballad of whispered truth and roaring hope
As poetic as his lyricism may sound, Terry Blade distinguishes himself as one of Chicago’s most compelling artists and singer-songwriters with his latest single, “Tell ’Em,” a masterclass of musical revelation. It is a stripped-down masterpiece that reverberates with the spirit of legends like Nina Simone and Muddy Waters while uniquely compassing a space. Armed only with his voice and an acoustic guitar, Blade weaves an arresting emotional tapestry of poignant storytelling that is as timeless as it is timely.
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Drawing on blues, soul, and folk influences, “Tell ’Em,” produced by Bobby Cole, transcends genres to deliver a universal message: the significance of perseverance and the courage to speak your truth. Blade’s gift lies in his ability to channel the pain and hope inherent in the human experience, resulting in music that doesn’t just entertain but transforms.
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“Me After You” by Gianfranco GFN unveils a soulful rhythm of forbidden love and defiance
There’s something magnetic about Gianfranco GFN’s latest single, “Me After You.” It draws listeners deep into a striking symphony of unfiltered emotion and rebellious spirit. Collaborating with an ensemble of seasoned talents, GFN and Mystery Band deliver a sonic experience as captivating as cathartic. The composition dives into the lingering bittersweet agony of forbidden love and the aching emptiness left in its aftermath, resonating with anyone who has ever loved, lost, and fought to hold on against the odds.
The melody is a paradox of melancholy and defiance. Vladimir Carbone’s vocals lead the charge, pouring out lyricism that conveys heartbreak wrapped in resilience, his soulful voice a perfect conduit for vulnerability. Claude-Alain Biedermann’s haunting keyboard layers establish a dreamlike tone, while David Caraccio’s bassline and Nicolas Pittet’s drumming weave an irresistibly compelling groove. The instrumentals feel like a cathartic release: Gianfranco’s guitar work combines tenderness with rebellion, embracing a progressive auditory aesthetic that narrates the story of loss with every strum.
Lyrically, “Me After You” plunges deep into the sorrow of broken connections, but its undertone of rebellion challenges the rules that tore love apart. Lines like “Sad without you, I’m lost without you, and I miss you” strike a universal chord, making this more than a love ballad; it becomes an anthem of resistance that echoes like a heartbeat amidst the complexities of intimate relationships.
The track’s uplifting vibes and escapist energy offer a unique juxtaposition, turning heartache into something beautifully liberating. Gianfranco GFN doesn’t just craft music; he sculpts emotions into soundscapes. “Me After You” is a powerful reminder that love, even when forbidden, can leave a legacy of strength.
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