Hello classmates, My name is Jean-Karlos
One of my pressing issues I’m going through right now is being homesick, so the song titled ” Evil is going on” by howling wolf resonated with me. In the first verse he said that if you’re a long way from home and can’t sleep at night, something just ain’t right. I also have an aging mom so on a macro level I always feel like she would be much better if I was home because I know I’m her favorite. There is also a conversation that involves my home of the Virgin Islands being traded for Greenland. This is very frustrating because we are not property of Denmark or of the United States and the idea of trading us like we’re some damn baseball cards in 2025 is just a lot. A song comes to mind as I think about being free and I’ll share it with you all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhKU-IWADo4
The second issue Ive been dealing with lately is how self concious I have become. I can’t help but wonder what people think about me when I walk in a room filled with people that don’t share the same hue as me. So the song titled “Is It Because I’m Black” really resonated with me. I never used to care about what people might think of me but now I wish I had the superpower of reading peoples minds, even if it was just for one day. I’ve heard a sample of this song which made me appreciate it more. It’s from one of the best rap groups in the world and I’ll share it with you all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjDwZUlhqBg
Lastly I’ve been talking to friend of mine in Atlanta who has been on the verge of being homeless. He’s on probation for being caught with a little bit of herb in Mississippi which has made it very hard for him to get a job. Concerning this matter in the Shitstem we live in the song Titled “Talking Blues” came to mind because we find ourselves literally talking blues. One of the lyrics in this song speaks about cold ground being his bed and rock stone being his pillow. He also mentions being down so long that he seems to wear a permanent screw which is short for screw face. The thought of my friend having to live like that is stressful. Let me know what you all think about these songs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtK7XN8S8AE
Music Is Life 