.PhonyPpl's BlackHistoryMonth playlist looks ahead to change Give it a listen below
"Black History Month is a beautiful month for all people. The influence of the Black community to the world is immense," Phony Ppl tells . "From music to architecture to inventions, Black people have been pushing the boundaries for years."
"Black people and their contributions should be celebrated and praised all year round because without the influence of these creatives, the atmosphere of the arts would not be what it is today -- not as groovy, not as funky," the group continues. "Black people bring the soul, feeling, and a different passion to all of what they create.
The Brooklyn-born collective, who seamlessly fuse hip-hop and neo-soul, break down the decisions behind some of the key tracks they chose for the playlist:Billie Holiday wrote this song to shine light on the lynching of Black people in southern America. Songs talking on topics like this are very important for all people and races; it's imperative to educate people on the past so it can be prevented in the future. Billie Holiday did it in the best way she saw fit… through her music and voice.
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