![]() With the simple swing beat and melodic piano work with a toe-tapping string bass to match, every aspect of modern rock music is foreshadowed in this track. Little Richard’s legacy in laying the foundations of rock ‘n’ roll is indisputable. “Good Golly Miss Molly” by Little Richard As she sings about “a love worth more than gold” her voice mimics the intense feelings of yearning and peace the lyrics discuss. Her dramatic silky vocals over the jazzy production have a cinematic “end credit” quality to them that feels serene. With “I Am Blessed,” a track from her third album, “Broadway-Blues-Ballads,” Nina Simone is in perfect form. “What a Wonderful World” by Louis ArmstrongĪs Louis Armstrong quaintly reflects on the aspects of this world and what makes it wonderful, he settles on the idea that it is people and the legacies they leave behind that allow the world to simply be “wonderful.” “BIGGER” by Beyoncéīeyoncé’s call to see that our purpose is bigger than our individual experience is woven into the lyrics of “BIGGER.” This song is one to pick you up off the ground and help you “step in your essence” and rise to meet your truest potential so that you may pass on what you have learned in this life. One topic the song touches on heavily is freeing people from the constraints of the world and revealing the power within the African diaspora. Nas and Lauryn Hill dive into what they would do “if they ruled the world.” This song touches on the type of legacy both Nas and Lauryn Hill would like to leave behind if they had all of the power to do so in the world. “If I Ruled the World” by Nas and Lauryn Hill He continues by explaining how such chains hinder individuals and prohibit them from leaving behind a true legacy that holds value. ColeĬole explores the culture of people equating success to materialistic items such as expensive chains. As our culture develops and shifts, it will always rely on aspects of our history. Starting with advice from an older and wise woman, Beyoncé and Jay-Z lay out various aspects of Black history, such as the Chitlin Circuit and cornrows, to paint a picture of where Black people and our culture stand now. The lyrics are over an upbeat production, but details the various members of the Carter family and how they carried the name. ![]() “Legacy” shares Jay-Z’s thoughts on what legacy he will leave his children. ![]()
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