Deep in my soul, I have always held a belief that most people are good and that most people are not racist, sexist, homophobic, and many other hate positions. Sadly it feels like those numbers are growing so it is refreshing and wonderful to hear the new single, “Law & Order”, from Tulsa-based singer-songwriter Casii Stephan featuring social justice warrior, proud black woman, and LGBTQ+ folk singer-songwriter Crys Matthews, and acclaimed producer and musician Jay Burgess. The song discusses racism and just how prevalent it is in the USA. The principle fits for other countries too, certainly mine, the UK. The song is a poignant acoustic and gorgeous piece of music that takes on racism. Lyrically it is heartfelt and clear in its message. Casii Stephan said this about the song, “In the South, politics takes on a different flavor. We say we’ve progressed and in many ways we have. At the same time, racial slurs shouted from cars and pickup trucks just because they can isn’t abnormal. And that’s not even getting into how our justice system is skewed, bent, and twisted. It seems we keep singing the same song in new ways over and over again. In the middle of 2021, I started writing this song. Then in 2023, I met Jay and Crys and asked them if they would write their perspective about their respective states. This is Law & Order. To those fighting to make our justice system more just and less racist, thank you.” It is up to all of us to ensure that good will prevail and we need to continue this fight until it does!
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