In light of June being Black Music Month, we're taking time to highlight mental health in today's Black music.
Rap music is debatably the most critiqued avenue of music — why is that? Is it the braggadocios lyrics, the glorifying of materialistic things, the influx of violence, or is that America isn't ready for a real introspective look into parts of Black culture that are results of oppression?
There are good and bad sides to everything, and some artists will give insight into the painful side of their internal battles as a form of therapy and hope for others. The first step in healing is addressing the issue and having the courage to do this in your music is what makes this topic significant. Not only is this therapy for the artists, but also a form of therapy for listeners who now may have a piece of art to resonate with their own struggles. Music can help save lives.Kevin Winter / Getty Images for iHeartMedia
"Kendrick made you think about it, but he is not your savior. Cole made you feel empowered, but he is not your savior."The likes of Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole, KRS-One, Nas, and more have made the majority of their discography based on speaking to your mind, heart, and spirit. This music gets introspective into the internal battles and mindsets amongst the Black community, offering hope and new ways to cope.Artists expose their struggles while empowering you to overcome yours.
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