Music & Social Commentary Archives

Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” and the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Song of Hope and Resistance

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Ruth

Background: Kendrick Lamar and Social Commentary Introduction The uncooked vitality of a protest, the quiet energy of a prayer, the defiant spirit of a era – all discover a voice within the opening bars of Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright.” This isn’t only a music; it’s a cultural phenomenon, an anthem of resilience, and a fancy meditation … Read more

You Adopted the Dark, I Was Born in It

May 9, 2025 by Ruth

Choosing Shadows: Understanding the Adoption Power and Control The act of adopting darkness, of willingly venturing into its depths, is often driven by a desire for control, for power, for the perceived advantages that shadows offer. This isn’t always about overt villainy. It can be a nuanced process, a gradual descent driven by carefully constructed … Read more