Noire Notes XIII
Capricorn Blue
Author’s Note: This piece was inspired by Natelegé Whaley’s “parallels” series and Shatina Dockery’s “It Ain’t Just Rhythm And Blues”.
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Three lives: two in the physical realm, one in the spiritual, brought together by a shared birthday and creative legacy. Their voices, as light as the flute of the god who inspired their zodiac sign. Their careers, a testament to their stubbornness to succeed.
Three women: each successive person more daring than the last, all eager to push the boundaries of sound and style. People whose very presence could make you blush and smile.
Three ladies: who all sang the blues, songs of submission, songs of sorrow, songs of subterfuge.
Capricorn Blue, a new hue whose sole purpose is to move you. The only color that you can listen to. A shade sourced from the sweetest taboo, only seen by those who stay true.
Further Listening
[1] Va$htie, ONE16GOAT
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And I would surmise, if Sade weren't so private, we'd unfortunately see how each of these talented artists had to deal with very toxic partners during their lifetime. I say that not to take away from their artistry, but in a way, another element that ties these three together, another element like you mentioned, shows up in their work.
I don’t have the same birthday, but, I am a Capricorn. This piece has me thinking of samples and lyric ideas to cook up. Thanks for the inspiration. This joint reads like poetry, very artfully and skillful. Interested to see the other themes you might have found.