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Sounds of Blackness. Optimistic.

Jermaine Watkins

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1,169,511 views • 1 year ago •via X (Twitter)

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jada1 year ago

Aww we played this at my mom’s funeral..this song makes me miss her every time i listen to it🥲

Jermaine Watkins1 year ago

🙏🏾🕊️💐

Mopar Momma1 year ago

@ChivalryGiant21 Absolutely beautiful. Nothing like that soul.

Dr. Patrick Graham1 year ago

This song has gotten me through some moments.

B B™1 year ago

One of my "Go to Songs" when I need uplifting 🎤🎶

EHLIEN SEWPERSTAR 𐚁1 year ago

I remember being a little girl and my Mom playing this song 🥹🥰

DenimNoir1 year ago

💜 song still produces a good feeling to this day!!!

SHÖÖTA1 year ago

MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME!!!

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