Gangsta rap was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. Gangsta rap didnt exist.
Alicia KeysMusicians used to be way more instrumental just in providing a soundtrack to what's going on in the world. And it's also important to state what we think. There's like this fear for their career, if they have anything intelligent to say about politics. And that's really messed up.
Alicia KeysYes I was burned but I called it a lesson learned. Mistake overturned so I call it a lesson learned. My soul has returned so I call it a lesson learned...another lesson learned
Alicia KeysI believe if you can find something to give back to, your soul will feel fulfilled in a very powerful way.
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