For the Kids...

by aja monet

For the Kids... cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 7 February 2024
  • Label: Drink Sum Wtr
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 4.37/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released as a poignant and tender single under the title 'For the Kids...', this composition represents a highly emotional and chamber-jazz-infused poetry piece. The track pairs her delicate, sentimental spoken-word delivery with a minimalist, warm instrumental backdrop of piano and sweeping strings. Lyrically, the song explores themes of generational inheritance, legacy, and hope, offering a comforting yet serious message for future generations.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, death, literature, history, conscious, uncommon-time-signatures, improvisation, minimalistic

Tracklist

  1. I Am (3:48)
  2. Why My Love (4:37)
  3. Black Joy (6:16)
  4. Unhurt (6:36)
  5. Weathering (5:41)
  6. The Perfect Storm (8:02)
  7. The Devil You Know (9:58)
  8. What Makes You Feel Loved? (2:30)
  9. For Sonia (7:04)
  10. Yemaya (12:38)
  11. Castaway (4:33)
  12. Give Thanks (6:28)
  13. For The Kids Who Live (4:56)

Credits

  • Ferrari Sheppard - vocals

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