Music tenses is an experimental series where we make creative poetry or prose from titles of some of the new music released in the past week from a lineup of Black artistes. Experience it. Read the poetry and listen to the songs that inspire it.
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Listen to the songs mentioned in this edition of Music TensesGbagada Express, album by BojKwaku the Traveller, single by Black SherifSon of Jacob, by Kwesi ArthurIt’s Almost Dry, album by Pusha THold That Heat, single by Southside, Future ft. Travis ScottPlease Do Not Lean, single by Daniel Caesar ft. BADBADNOTGOODPlan B, single by Megan Thee Stallion
I wanted to feel Euphoria again,
so I took the road to Gbagada Express.
I asked Kwaku the Traveller.
The man seated next to him
claims he is the Son of Jacob,
I sit Outside, reminiscing.
The weather smells of summer;
It’s almost dry like
the harmattan back home.
I looked up to the sun
and told her to Hold that Heat.
In case I wasn’t going to come through,
I told her, Please do not lean.
In case the method I promised fails,
I told her, please design a Plan B.
