Storytelling Music Blog

August Alsina- Benediction This is a touching song that explains the journey throughout struggling, stereotyping and being misunderstood because of where you grew up or how people judge others for whatever reason; August is portraying how what didn't kill him has only made him stronger; he knows he has made many mistakes in his life and asking for forgiveness for all of the mistakes he has made and wants another chance to prove himself that he has potential. "A mastermind is one who's feeding others off their talent."  Rick Ross Song Lyrics: [August Alsina:] Started off in the streets We would take collection from the fiends People dyin' all around me So I gave you my testimony We were down from the beginnin' When the world wasn't listenin' Now that I got your attention Let us end with the benediction We are gathered here today Paying our respects to bein' broke, hope he's in a better place 'Cause life out here ain't sweet, oh no I woul...

Kirko Bangz & August Alsina- Rich For those go-getters that don't want to settle with just getting by, and don't want to struggle anymore; this song is uplifting and motivating.  I t's very motivational and even though it may not become rich- becoming successful can be just as satisfying. There's many ways to become rich, which one will you choose? "Am I wrong for wanting better? Should I just settle forever? Oooh, I swear it feels like This is as good as it gets Am I wrong for wanting cheddar? Although they’ll tell you that I’ll never Get out of here, I swear, I'm Driven by a better life" -- August Alsina Song Lyrics: Am I wrong for wanting better? Should I just settle forever? Oh, I swear, it feels like This shit as good as it gets Am I wrong for wanting cheddar? Although they told me that I never get outta here I swear I, driven by a better life I wanna be rich Don't see nothing wrong with wanting more I wanna be rich So tired of sleeping on ...

Ace Hood- Overtime "I'm going to put it on the line.  I gotta win, so I'm going to grind; put in overtime"-  Ace Hood I love the message this song portrays, that despite all obstacles or because of what society thinks you cant or shouldn't do because of your sex or race; you shouldn't ever let get in the way of what you want in life. You truly never know what you're capable of until you give it your all. Song Lyrics: Ace Hood, it's do or die, gotta go for it, overtime Yeah 'cause it's now or never I'ma put it on the line, I gotta win so I'm gonna bribe Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime 'Cause I got money on my mind, give me every penny, every dime Put it overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime, overtime 'Cause it's now or never, put it over time Well, I'm sittin' on the goal line, starin' at the game clock Facing a hundred years, me and Jordan got the same shot Carolina blue, California green Jump for ...

Big Sean- One Man Can Change the World "With all the gas in the world, you still need drive" - Big Sean   This is such an inspiring song that can help you reminisce and find the motivation to do what you need to do to continue reaching for for your dreams despite the challenges you may face along the way.  Song Lyrics: [Big Sean:] They used to tell me, used to tell me I hope you learn to make it on your own And if you love yourself just know you'll never be alone I hope that you get everything you want and that you chose I hope that it's the realest thing that you ever know Hope you get the pretty girls, that's pretty at everything Million dollar cribs havin' million dollar dreams And when you get it all just remember one thing Remember one thing That one man could change the world That one man could change the world All I, all I wanted was a hundred million dollars and a bad chick Imagined this so much, some nights it felt like that I had it Back on the matt...

Music Used a Therapy for children, it helps them build confidence, it also can be used as a distraction to cope with whats going. These are some awesome videos showing how music can be better therapy then medication for children.