![]() Last night I had the distinct honor of seeing H.E.R perform live at the Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia. Prior to seeing H.E.R perform, her music consumed much of my time and I found myself tuning into her interviews because I needed to know much more about the person behind this talent. Many people recognize her from songs such as Focus and Best Part (ft. Daniel Caesar), but her talent extends far beyond those incredibly heartwarming songs. H.E.R has redefined R&B for what is truly is and her music will remain timeless for this reason. H.E.R had redefined R&B by allowing her music to speak for itself meaning that she did not give into the social media fad and fame to gain popularity, but instead let her music, talent, and true voice give her well deserved popularity. Many new artists became popular for the way they presented themselves on social media and not so much on the quality of music they put out. It's important to remember that the presence you create on social media can slowly fade away, but real music is timeless and will be played through the ears of people for years. H.E.R music tackles real matters such as love, heartbreak, and social issues. One of the most meaningful songs off her "I Used to Know Her: Part 2" EP is "Lord is coming". This song presents itself as a true reflection of H.E.R's personal beliefs and feelings toward the many unfortunate situations in society. The song opens with a powerful poem that states her viewpoint on issues such as substance abuse, mental illness, gun control, immigration laws, and equality. Much of her music is a reflection of being passionately in love while dealing with a mix of emotions and heartbreak. Another deep song is "I'm Not OK" which highlights the fact that as humans we all experience pain in the form of heartbreak, death of a loved one, mental illness, rejection from personal and professional goals, and sometimes just not feeling good enough. As she said in her show last night, IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY and that's as simple as it gets. We all go through pain, hurt, and stress... we don't always have to be okay. H.E.R simply exemplifies everything and more of a true R&B artist. She brings a unique vibe and pure talent while playing instruments such as the electric guitar (or should I say ripping the electric guitar) and keyboard. She focuses on being her true self in speaking from her experience of love and pain while also touching on serious social issues. She revealed her music before she revealed her physical aesthetic. H.E.R will be played in my house 10 years from now while I cook and clean on Sundays. That's the power of H.E.R music. Jada's Top 10 H.E.R Songs (not order)![]() 1. Every Kind of Way 2. Hard Place 3. As I Am 4. Changes 5. Rather Be 6. Against Me 7. I'm Not OK 8. Let Me In 9. Pigment 10. Carried Away -The Jay-Word
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