![]() ![]() ![]() Get Up is only a 2-minute track, yet somehow LION BABE has created a universe of optimism that is genuinely heart-warming. The verse by Trinidad James is equally as simple, but his rhyme scheme and tempo match the melody perfectly, not to mention the softer tone of his delivery. By the third chorus, we are singing along, being our own cheerleader, and embracing the mood which the lyrics establish with their simplicity. The lyrics lack intricacy, but this I believe gives the song strength: its simple message housed in simple language invites listeners to walk in. The track feels like a conversation between the listener and Jillian her lyrics are reinforced by background vocals that are in constant support of her and, adversely, the audience. Get Up radiates energies of self-love, inspiring listeners to take pride in their own beauty. ![]() The entire album is dedicated to uplifting listeners and encouraging everyone to embrace the innate qualities that make us who we are. That is by no means an exaggeration: the album is about you, the listener. Get Up is a single off of their most recent project, Rainbow Child, a 20-minute album telling you how awesome you are. Consisting of singer Jillian Hervey and record producer Lucas Goodman, the Interscope Records signees have released 3 studio albums, all of which I would highly recommend. Since the release of their debut album in 2016, Begin, I have been enamored by their creativity, vocal ingenuity, experimentation, and pop-funk lyricism. I had to begin this series exposing you to the New York R&B duo that is LION BABE. Get Up - LION BABE featuring Trinidad James No specific genre is attached to these songs, however, most of them are R&B or incorporate R&B aesthetics. I hope you can join me on this journey through Black music! For week one, I will be reviewing my favorite releases since the beginning of the academic year. Not only is this an opportunity for me to discover Black music, but for you to engage with music they may otherwise have. With this series, I hope to expose Black and non-Black students to the music of Black musicians across many genres. Hello Hello! This is the first installment of a new series I will be writing for BP called the “Weekly Round-Up.” Each week, I will be discussing my favorite releases across a variety of musical genres. Though these songs will be of different genres, what connects them all is the color of the artist’s skin (blackity black y’all!). ![]()
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