Assignment 23 - TD

Inspirational Playlist

Rise and Shine by J. Cole - I put this song in the beginning because of its long introduction with Jay-Z. He talks about a regular person eating Apple Jacks but also planning for greatness. It then goes off into a gospel influenced trumpet and choir rift. The beat is very uplifting, creating emotions that well up from the inside and start to pour out. The lyrics themselves also talk about greatness with J. Cole telling us to open up the blinds and "rise shine" because it is only the morning, the start of something truly great.

Congratulations by Post Malone - "Congratulations" is a congratulatory song to oneself. It recognizes the hard times and struggles one undertook to make it to the top. After the lit track that is Rise and Shine, Congratulations is more mellow allowing you to soak in what is around you. Soak in the fact that you made it.

Forever by Drake - I chose this song because after being set up by Rise and Shine and taking it easy with Congratulations this song cranks it up 10 notches . From the very get-go "Last name Ever, first name Greatest," there is no doubt that we are at the top of the roller coaster. Not only did you finally succeed but you are the greatest to ever do it is the message of "Forever".

Not Afraid by Eminem - "Not Afraid" is a song about stumbling and falling and catching oneself. It was made by Eminem after overcoming his drug addiction. Even if one has success they can still struggle and this song speaks through that, overcoming the struggles that come with great success that was talked about in the previous songs.

Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z - After finally making it to the top and finding one's place there, "Empire State of Mind" is a reflective song. It looks back on the experiences that made you what you are and talks about what it truly means to "make it".

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