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Farida Dawkins January 25, 2018

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Common – Original Song

Musical powerhouses Andra Day and Common team up for the track “Stand Up for Something” from the movie Marshall. This goes to show how music and film are power influencers.

Last Edited by:Farida Dawkins Updated: January 26, 2018

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