Prince was already aware of what was happening in the world back in September 1983 when he recorded the song "Purple Rain." The song describes a rain of blood that would turn purple through a beautiful blue sky. For ages, the question has haunted me: how could Prince speak so sweetly and with such a grin about an apocalypse?
For the elite, Prince, or hip-hop artists like Public Enemy, are a real thorn in their side.
This gigantic, industrial music industry is under so much pressure for a reason.
So many songs contain unambiguous passages that it sends a chill down your spine, reminding you how long you've been hearing them. But, like many things in life, what we think only makes sense in retrospect.
More apocalyptic songs will be presented in the next "Music in the Matrix" episodes.
Music is a really important part of the "awakening" theme I've decided to explore, as crazy as it might sound to some of you, by singing alone in front of the camera.
It's meant to show that there's nothing we should be ashamed of or hide from.
However, I still need time to get into it so I don't put on a fake show.
All the following self-made clips will have one thing in common:
100% honest and uncut.