Which moment in your life can you align with the perfect R&B track? In this episode, Lyrics and Lessons, Jerrell, and guest, Eliyannah Yisrael, take an intimate look at lyrics that helped shape their confidence, mourn their grief, and express their love. In this candid interview, the women open up about their own insecurities with self worth and success, and how R&B music contributed to their healing journey.
Tracks mentioned in this episode,
Jamila Woods – Holy
Jazmine Sullivan – Lost One (entire Heaux Tales project)
Kehlani – Alive
Kiana Lede – Protection
Lizz Wright – When I Fall
Solange – Cranes In the Sky
the20fours – Love Show 69
*honorary mention*
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Guest Bio:
Eliyannah Amirah Yisrael graduated from Chicago State University with a BA in Communications, Media Arts and Theatre. In addition to producing and directing independent projects for over 10 years, Eliyannah has worked on films and episodic material for Sony, FOX, NBC, HBO, Lionsgate, ABC/Disney, and Warner Brothers among others including “Divergent”, “Empire”, “Westworld”, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”, “Ford v Ferrari” and “The Glorias”.