Jorja Smith Reflects On Racial Injustice Protests On "By Any Means"

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Jorja Smith perfectly encapsulates the sentiments of the moment with her new single "By Any Means."

Over the past few months, thousands of Americans across the country have been attending protests against racial injustice. These demonstrations were sparked following the unjust deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police. Now, various organizations are finally becoming aware of systemic racism although in many cases, real justice still eludes us. 

In this time of reflection and learning, various artists have incorporated these political themes into their music. The latest singer to do this is none other than Jorja Smith who recently released a beautiful new song called "By Any Means." On this particular song, Smith alludes to the recent protests and claims that she will never forget, nor will she stop demanding justice for those who have been wronged. She speaks on the importance of the protest movement in a way that is both subtle and poetic.

This is one of Smith's most important songs and it is a must-listen this weekend.

Quotable Lyrics:

Won't stay silent for things that I love
'Cause we know dem nuh care about us
White men can't jump but at least they can run
Broke these chains just to put our hands up
They can never see the kingdom coming
You wanna see us all amount to nothing, no


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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