20 songs to make you feel empowered during Black History Month

1 October 2021, 18:39

Blast your speakers with these powerful and uplifting songs to listen to, in celebration of Black History Month!

October is Black History Month, and we're celebrating it in major ways on Capital XTRA. We've put together the ultimate BHM playlist to make you feel empowered during this month!

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From Aretha Franklin to Stormzy, we have an electric playlist of songs with powerful messages from Black artists.

The songs' themes are a celebration of Black joy, Black love, Black excellence and have an uplifting tone.

So, with that being said, get your headphones or speakers ready to enjoy this playlist!

1. Stormzy - Superheroes

   

   STORMZY - SUPERHEROES

2. ENNY ft. Amia Brave - Peng Black Girls

   

   ENNY - Peng Black Girls (feat. Amia Brave)

3. Shae Universe ft. Kojey Radical - Royalty

   

   Shae Universe ft. Kojey Radical - Royalty

4. Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid - Brown Skin Girl

   

   Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid - BROWN SKIN GIRL (Official Video)

5. Tupac - Dear Mama

   

   2Pac - Dear Mama (Official Music Video)

6. Kendrick Lamar - Alright

   

   Kendrick Lamar - Alright

7. Dave - Black

   

   Dave - Black

8. Janelle Monáe - 'Americans'

   

   Janelle Monáe - Americans

9. Aretha Franklin - Respect

   

   Aretha Franklin - Respect (Official Lyric Video)

10. James Brown - Say It Loud

    

    Say It Loud - I'm Black And I'm Proud (Pts.1 & 2)

11. Nas - I Can

    

    Nas - I Can (Official HD Video)

12. Jaheim - Fabulous

    

    Jaheim - Fabulous (Official Video)

13. India.Arie - Brown Skin

    

    India.Arie - Brown Skin (Official Video)

14. Sam Cooke - A Change is Gonna Come

    

    Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video)

15. Lia Renee Dior ft. the Ladies of the Lovin Movement - Good Morning

    

    (OFFICIAL) Lia Renee Dior "GOOD MORNING" featuring the Ladies of the Lovin Movement

16. Christopher Martin - I'm A Big Deal

    

    Christopher Martin - I'm A Big Deal | Official Music Video

17. Chronixx - Black is Beautiful

    

    Chronixx - Black is Beautiful [OFFICIAL AUDIO] | Chronology

18. Brown Sugar - Black Pride

    

    Brown Sugar - Black Pride

19. Che Lingo - Black Girl Magic

    

    Che Lingo - Black Girl Magic

20. Public Enemy - Fight The Power

    

    Public Enemy - Fight The Power (Official Music Video)

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