Seattle-based rapper Draze delivers a dope music video and track dedicated to highlighting the effects of gentrification on Seattle’s Central area and south end communities. Throughout the video, the rapper takes his fans on a journey through the rapidly changing urban areas of Seattle.
this video is dope on multiple levels. lyrics, production, style, historical documentation… accuracy. it really captured an entire era. much respect Draze, Tyrone & Deven.
“used to own our homes, now we’re all renters
got folks moving south like birds for the winter
they asked momma to sell her home, she said no
but then we had to shake when them property taxes rose
i know you say you ain’t the ones in them white sheets
but these suits and ties are similar to me
don’t try to paint me as the black man who’s angry
when situs judi slot pragmatic terbaik you gut my community
it’s hard to build a legacy” – Draze
After Debuting these visuals at the “Through the eyes of Art” Art Exhibit for Black History Month at the EMP last week. Draze gives us the video. If you’re from Seattle and Born, Raised, or spent a lot of time in the CD or South End, then the visuals alone will make it worth a view.