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Kendrick Lamar may have been involved in one of the biggest rap battles of the decade. Yet, his catalog is full of tracks you can use to unwind after a rough day, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month.
K. Dot's "Complexion (A Zulu Love)" featuring Rapsody teaches a valuable lesson about the dangers of colorism and encourages the human race to love people regardless of his or her skin color. The jazzy rap hit from Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly album was produced by Thundercat, Sounwave, Terrace Martin and Antydote. It's one of numerous soothing hits that podcaster Devi Brown includes on her "Ritual Gems" playlist.
"Complexion (A Zulu Love)" is one of several songs that was recently added to Brown's playlist. Other fresh additions include 2Pac's "Changes," Cleo Sol's 2017 hit "Why Don't You," Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" and Justice Der's "L$D." These songs flow effortlessly alongside other relaxing jams from Andre 3000, Jhene Aiko, Erykah Badu, Free Nationals, Snoh Aalegra and more. The playlist is updated monthly, so be sure to check in in June for more comforting music.
Devi Brown's "Ritual Gems" playlist comes in support of her Deeply Well podcast. Deeply Well is a soft space to land where higher consciousness meets your everyday life. A place to nourish your whole being, through conscious conversations, soul work, guided meditations, and connecting to the tools needed on your path towards healing and self-discovery. Brown's podcast includes conversations with leaders and radical healers in wellness around the topics meant to expand and support listeners of all backgrounds on their well-being journeys; offering expertise in self-care practices and trauma. psychology, spirituality, astrology, and alternative healing practices such as psychedelics and intimacy coaching.
Listen to the playlist above and check out Devi Brown's Deeply Well podcast below.