A Playlist for Surviving a Trump Presidency

Byhiphop

We’re facing a long, difficult four years. The end of the Obama presidency leaves us staring down an uncertain future, now that Donald Trump will be president. He and his cabinet have effectively promised to make life in America disastrous for, among others, women, immigrants, Muslims, journalists, and the LGBTQ community.

Music is powerful but art is rarely enough. Activism, protest, and policy change (or protection) will be paramount. But in terms of day-to-day life, music can help sustain us, focus us, and deliver us from the stress and anxiety the mere thought of the next four years engenders. Here are some staff selections for surviving the Trump presidency.

Source Complex

“I’m so far ahead of my time; I’m bout to start another life/ Look behind you, I’m bout to pass you twice.”- Jay Z

“Youngins ice grillin’ me, oh you not feeling me/Fine, it cost you nothing/Pay me no mind”

“I’d rather die enormous than live dormant”

“They giveth and they taketh life is cruel that way/But even a broken clock is right at least two times a day”

“A wise man told me don’t argue with fools, cause people from a distance can’t tell who is who.”

“Swear to everything, when I leave this Earth, it’s gon’ be on both feet, never knees in the dirt”

“No one said it would be easy, n**** livin’ is work”

“I’m not afraid of dying, I’m afraid of not trying”

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