The politics of “Rollercoaster” hit even closer to home, with India wearily wondering why “every time I turn on the news, I can’t seem to tell a lie from the truth.” She’s frustrated with a world that ignores communities under siege but spends all their energy demonizing men like Colin Kaepernick, warning that “Keeping Up With the Kardashians is falling behind.” Her words are part education, part affirmation and all part of India’s mission to inspire.
It’s more than a timely Black History Month lesson. Current single “What If” provides a powerful look into our history: “What if Martin didn’t stand up/What if Rosa didn’t sit down/What if Malcolm didn’t man up/Where would we be now? … We can change the world with our love.” The world seems to be a much darker place since 2013, so, true to form, India uses her platform to inspire. That’s the prevailing message of Worthy, India’s seventh studio album and her first solo LP since Songversation in 2013.
INDIA ARIE WORTHY ALBUM COVER SKIN
When you think about it, India has spent the better part of 20 years teaching us how to love – from t he beauty of our brown skin down to the fire and desire of unmitigated passion.Īnd lord knows if you watch your social media feeds for more than 30 seconds, you’ll quickly realize that our world is in desperate need of love. It’s pretty appropriate that I’m listening to India.Arie’s new LP, Worthy, on Valentine’s Day.
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