20 Incredible Songs by Black Artists

There is no doubt that we are experiencing a revolution. With the Black Lives Matter protests and public attention being brought to ever growing injustice within America and police brutality, the world is (hopefully) changing for the better. Now, many of us are asking “how can I support Black Americans through this movement?” To answer that question: signing petitions, attending  protests, educating others, and making calls to state representatives. Supporting Black companies, businesses, nonprofits, and artists is another impactful way to promote equality and justice in our everyday lives. That being said, here are my top 20 songs by Black artists of various genres that you should check out! 

1. Cold War by Cautious Clay 

2. Streetcar by Daniel Caesar 

3. L$D by A$AP Rocky 

4. Cotton Candy by Weston Estate 

5. Pirouette by Chiiild 

6. Colorado by Kota the Friend 

7. Eleven 11:/11 by Rob Curly 

8. Heavenly Father by Isaiah Rashad 

9. Moon & Stars (ft. Maggie Lindemann) by $NOT  

10. Algorhythm by Childish Gambino 

11. Hold Up by Beyoncé

12. Ego by Koren Grace 

13. Sunrise by Kenny Elrod 

14. Skin by Dijon 

15. Girl Like You by Toro y Moi 

16. Hot Shower by Chance the Rapper 

17. Wait a Minute! by WILLOW 

18. Peach by Kevin Abstract 

19. Love Affair by UMI 

20. 17 by Pink Sweat$ 

Here is a collaborative playlist on Spotify where you can find these songs and add your favorites as well! https://open.spotify.com/user/cmswenson-us/playlist/2A2SyOn8aJiJHGs0aC16tS?si=MonDPwaXSICL-6hOaML6Zw

Image Citations 

Sunrise by Kenny Elrod. Single. © 2020 KE Recordings.

Love Language by UMI. EP. © 2019 UMI Under Exclusive License to Loud Robot. 

Lemonade by Beyoné. Album. © 2019 Parkwood Entertainment LLC, under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. 

EVERYTHING by Kota the Friend. Album. © 2020 Fltbys LLC. 

Japanese Denim by Daniel Caesar. Single. © 2017 Golden Child Recordings. 

The Big Day by Chance the Rapper. Album. © 2019 Chance the Rapper LLC 

Volume 1 by Pink Sweat$. EP. © 2018 Human Re Sources. 

Synthetic Soul by Chiiild. Album. © 2020 Avant Garden/Island Records. 

Table of Context by Cautious Clay. EP. © 2019 Cautious Clay.