Top 5 powerful tracks that give mumble rap stars a run for their money

Childish Gambino – This is America                                  

Childish Gambino’s This is America is stock full of powerful lyrics.

The recitation of Negro spirituals, the hooded gunshot victim, dancing and money all educate the listener and viewer of the video that the world of the black man and woman in America is full of pain, delight and attempts to drown out the hurt we experience.

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The video has garnered 299 million views and it is for good reason.