Library / Emotional Suppression
Listen to this when
Mad
yeah, i'm mad. and that's allowed 🔥
Who it's for
Solange explores being told to let go of anger when there are real reasons to feel it, especially as a Black woman.
Angry and dismissed→Validated
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Mad" is a track featuring Lil Wayne on Solange's third album, A Seat at the Table (2016), a record she described as a project on identity, empowerment, independence, grief and healing. The song deals with indignation and anger and has been described as exploring Black emotional vulnerability and why Black Americans are so often seen as angry.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Heads up: Mentions a suicide attempt.
Age: Suggested 16+
Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone.Ella Wheeler Wilcox, “Solitude”
