That’s until you’re the type of voter extra inclined in the direction of the man that conjures up a playlist that includes Child Rock and Ted Nugent. Although if you happen to have been, I doubt you’ll be right here on GOOD BLACK NEWS.
So, if you’re like me, Vice President Kamala Harris’ and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s marketing campaign and the thrill round it’s welcome excellent news.
Whereas some dismiss these heady days as a “sugar rush” and “media honeymoon”, Senior Editor and Correspondent for NPR Information, Ron Elving, likened it to what Wall Avenue brokers name a “aid rally”.
That is coming after months of democrats being within the throes of ill-ease after President Biden’s debate efficiency. Weeks of record-breaking fundraising and large rallies, has made for a decidedly extra hopeful temper. One which I hope is right here to remain.
To that finish, here’s a assortment of tracks impressed by these extra heady days to take us by means of the election season. A few of these songs are taken from the playlist for Harris/Walz rallies, like Mary J. Blige’s “Work That”, Leon Bridges’ “Clean Crusing’ and, in fact, Beyoncé‘s “Freedom”.
Whereas others simply appear fairly well timed once more, together with Billy Paul’s “Am I Black Sufficient For You”, The Staple Singers “If You’re Prepared (Come Go With Me)”, and Funkadelic’s “One Nation Beneath A Groove”.
With Governor Walz dedicating a freeway to “The Purple One”, there are quite a lot of Prince tracks thrown in as properly.
So right here’s the “Say It To My Face/Thoughts Your Personal D*mn Enterprise” playlist. It’s 8 hours of music to strengthen your resolve and bolster your soul. Do take pleasure in.
And as at all times, keep secure, sane, and sort.
