So, we are working on this project in South Florida that has brought 6 different schools together with students from all walks of life. Actually, they are from walks of life that you would never see having grown up in Kansas. Ahem. That is, except for if you worked in a very eclectic neighborhood in Chicago. You get the picture. They are completely different from me in oh-so-many ways. With that said, I am totally fascinated by them and have learned so much just stepping back and listening to what they have to say. Because they have had such struggles, such insanely difficult experiences, their emotional starting line is way beyond what you would expect from a fourteen year old. It is humbling to witness them spilling their hearts out on stage.
So, after sharing so much of the darkness of their lives, they wanted to write an uplifting opening number, r&b style. Did I mention I am super white and from Kansas? Did I mention Nippe is super white and Swedish? Yeah. So, here is what we all came up with. When we were finished, we recorded a little demo to send out to them to rehearse. The verses are missing so the students can create their own solos, but you can hear where it is going. In case you missed it, we are not r&b singers…but I am not quite sure it turned out to be r&b anyway. =)