On Tuesday September 25th, Professor Santos played a few music videos for the class that we recently had homework assignments on. The song that popped out for me was the NWA - F*** the Police (Straight Outta Compton movie). The song reflected people being able to exercise their First Amendment Right - freedom of speech while getting out their frustration about police brutality. It had an extremely vulgar political spin on it which was not for my taste. In my opinion, I prefer more uplifting, sentimental and peaceful songs which have political messages behind the lyrics rather than vulgar, oppressive and overwhelming tones to the song with the same message behind it. Peaceful songs are more likely to inspire me whereas vulgar music will most likely make me turn the song off immediately and give no consideration to it.
When Professor Santos asked each student to pick a song of our choosing that directly reflected topics in Unit 1 that we discussed, I immediately knew I wanted to pick a song that reflected racism with more of a peaceful approach to the social-political stance but uplifting and inspirational at the same time. I then came across the song "There's Got to Be a Way" by Mariah Carey and absolutely loved it. It was a very powerful and deeply meaningful song recognized by its social political stance behind it - putting an end to racism. It has an R&B and pop feel to the song. The song reflects racism, poverty and war. Mariah spreads the word of love in her song and she wants the world to come together and unite as a whole to put an end to the world's trouble. Below I have attached the music video of "There's Got to Be a Way". 
I love that song too honestly NWA - F*** the Police (Straight Outta Compton movie). I remember when the move came out and heard the song I couldn't stop playing it because I already knew the whole meaning behind it. I think I've listening to that song by mariah carey. I like everything you've said btw. Yeah I'm more of hip hop, rap, & r&B peson.
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