This song speaks to those labelled as “Angry Black Women” in order to silence our frustration towards society. It became 1 on Billboard 200 and was highly acclaimed for its relevance to society today. Here are just a handful of the powerful songs by Black artists that have been released in the past decade. Kendrick Lamar’s album To Pimp a Butterfly, talks about Black culture, racial inequality, depression and discrimination. Since 2010, we have seen a new wave of music detailing the specificities of the Black experience, encompassing various genres and expanding outside the US. In fact, its refrain has been used as a chant at Black Lives Matter rallies (BlackLivesMatter 0:45-1:00). With the rise of gangsta rap came another form of protest music rappers using their songs to expose the troubles explicitly faced by poor Black communities in the US. Alright uses a positive message to unite the individuals to whom Lamar speaks, and it responds to the political viewpoints that produce racial profiling. Black protest songs originate from the Black Power Movement, with jazz, funk and soul acting as an avenue for social commentary. Therefore, in times of crisis, music becomes our soapbox. Decem2:00pm Getty Images It’s no secret that 2015 was the year civil. Black people are rendered invisible in mainstream political discourse, and historically have been denied an official channel to voice their opinions. Kendrick Lamars Grammy-nominated single flooded the streets during another manic year of racial disparities.