“Black music is such a reflection of what is going on in Black life …”

                                                                                         ~ Mos Def

Feel the vibes in this playlist, which features the inspiring cut from Mississippi’s own hip-hop King In Real Time (K.R.I.T.), the late ‘80s funk-filled Mink Slide and the floating voice of the earth angel, Alex Isley (the daughter of guitarist extraordinaire, Ernie Isley)!

  1. “8:04 AM” – Big K.R.I.T.
  2. “Summer Smile” – Ronny Jordan
  3. “Smoke and Mirrors” – Alex Isley
  4. “It’s Time” – Mink Slide
  5. “Lazy Afternoon” – Joe Henderson
  6. “I Got It” [Explicit] – Ashanti f. Rick Ross
  7. “Rockin’ You Eternally” – Jazzanova f. Leon Ware and Dwele
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    “8:04 AM” - Big K.R.I.T.

    “Summer Smile” - Ronny Jordan

    “Smoke and Mirrors” - Alex Isley

    “It’s Time” - Mink Slide

    “Lazy Afternoon” - Joe Henderson

    “I Got It” [Explicit] - Ashanti f. Rick Ross

    “Rockin’ You Eternally” - Jazzanova f. Leon Ware and Dwele

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Article by Karen D. Brame

Karen D. Brame loves learning about the diverse aspects of Black culture.  She is an alumna of University of Dayton; Phillips Academy, Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers; University of Michigan; Columbia University in the City of New York and Cornell University.  She is currently matriculating Harvard University.

Her favorite pastimes include reading, listening to music, viewing films, watching battle rap, completing Quizzles and playing Othello in the park.

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