Following the Donald Sterling leaked phone call, along with ongoing crises in the Ukraine, as well as President Nelson Mandela’s death, The-Dream felt compelled to make a song. “Black,” and its found-footage video, is all about pride in self. However, as the lyrics and images may suggest, this record goes beyond race. Admitting that he’s a bit out of his territory, Mr. Nash gives it his all in some truly honest music, with a lot of evocative references.

How do you feel about this side of Dream?

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