{"id":2277,"date":"2016-10-12T18:01:56","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T18:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thedoublescoop2.com\/?p=2277"},"modified":"2016-10-12T18:01:56","modified_gmt":"2016-10-12T18:01:56","slug":"a-seat-at-the-table-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thedoublescoop2.com\/dev\/a-seat-at-the-table-review\/","title":{"rendered":"A SEAT AT THE TABLE REVIEW"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Author: The Double Scoop<\/p>\n

Beyonce\u2019 made us get \u201cIn Formation\u201d and now younger sister Solange wants us to have a seat and listen. <\/span>A Seat At The Table<\/span><\/i> which is now the number one album on <\/span>Billboard 200<\/span><\/a> is Solange’s 3rd studio album.<\/span><\/p>\n

The album is such a breath of fresh air because it’s so authentic, personal, and relatable. It’s also such a symbolic album because many of the songs touch on topics that are relevant in today’s society especially regarding black culture. This album really put Solange at the forefront and made many (both of us included) who failed to notice her music before take a second look. \u00a0For many years people have referred to Solange simply as \u201cBeyonce\u2019s younger sister\u201d but with this latest project she proves that she is a creative genius and a \u00a0force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n

Solange has been a singer and music writer for years, and she has always been content with being in her own lane and creating the type of music that she wants without looking for recognition. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ASATT<\/span><\/i> is socially conscious, filled with black pride and in true Solange fashion beautifully artistic. It\u2019s obvious she put a lot of time and passion into the creation of this project because everything about the album is so cohesive; from her vocals, to the instrumentation, the lyrics, the artists she chose to collaborate with, and even the location where she created majority of the album which was in New Iberia, Louisiana where her grandparents met.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The album includes interludes from her parents as well as several interludes from rap veteran Percy Miller (aka Master P.), who is one of Solange\u2019s musical inspirations. He discusses reaching major success as a black owned company, the formation of his record label No Limit Records, and being able to recognize your value and worth in the industry.<\/p>\n

Tina Knowles talks about black pride and the the stigma that sometimes comes along with that expression, and Matthew Knowles recounts the negative experiences he had \u00a0growing up during the civil rights era.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each dialogue presents a different discussion to engage the listener\u2019s ear. \u00a0I assume this is why Solange named the album \u201cA Seat At The Table\u201d being that most people who sit at a table together engage in conversation. Dope concept! \u00a0The album is packed with over 21 tracks each delivering their own unique message.<\/p>\n

Cranes In The Sky<\/span><\/i> is one of our favorite tracks and one that Solange actually started working on it 8 years ago. \u00a0The song is so relatable because it speaks on trying to escape a pain or filling a void by replacing it with temporary fixes. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In one verse from the song Solange sings:<\/p>\n

I ran my credit card bill up<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Thought a new dress would make it better<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

I tried to work it away<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

But that just made me even sadder<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Touch My Hair<\/span><\/i> is \u00a0another <\/span>favorite of ours. As black women who proudly rock our natural hair sometimes we notice the stares of people who may feel our hair looks too ethnic. The track also speaks of owning individuality and not trying to change or conform to appease others. It\u2019s about not letting others diminish your shine or light.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the song Solange sings:<\/p>\n

You know this hair is my shit<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Rode the ride, I gave it time<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

But this here is mine<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

You know this hair is my shit<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Rode the ride, I gave it time<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

But this here is mine<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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The song \u201cWeary\u201d addresses the whole concept <\/span>question everything and trust no one<\/i><\/b>\u2026…<\/span><\/p>\n

Solange advocates for human equality and urges listeners to question the reasoning for having a social hierarchy .<\/p>\n

But you know that a king is only a man<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

With flesh and bones, he bleeds just like you do<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

He said, “Where does that leave you?”<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

And, “Do you belong?”<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

I do, I do<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

In the song \u201cMad\u201d which features \u00a0Lil. Wayne Solange expresses the anger that many black people are feeling towards the continuous loss of innocent black lives by police officers. It also speaks on being mad without being able to fully express being mad due to possible ramifications. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the chorus Solange sings,<\/p>\n

Why you always gotta be, why you always gotta be so mad (mad, mad, mad)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

I got a lot to be mad about (be mad, be mad, be mad)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Lil Wayne raps:<\/p>\n

Then I walk up in the bank, pants sagging down<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

And I laugh at frowns what they mad about?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Cause here come this motherfucker with this mass account<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

That didn’t wear cap and gown<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Are you mad cause the judge ain’t give me more time<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

And when I attempted suicide, I didn’t die<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Other songs like F.U.B.U.which is the acronym for the the 90s clothing like For Us By Us encourages the empowerment\/unity of black people in a majority white society.<\/p>\n

All my niggas in the whole wide world<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Made this song to make it all y’all’s turn<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

For us, this shit is for us<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Some shit is a must<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

This shit is for us<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The album as a whole \u00a0is a wonderful and creative body of work! Kudus to Solange for staying true to who she is and for putting out music that is relevant and important to what\u2019s going on in society today.<\/p>\n

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