hella ♥ oakland

ooohhh! so cute!! that's what i have to say about this love letter to oakland, a re-make of jay-z's empire state of mind. really, why have an empire state of mind? much better to have an oakland state of mind.

oakland state of mind : youth roots



the lyrics pay tribute to the flatland neighborhoods and legacy of movement & struggle that lives there still. and for those taking notes there are a few historic black panther party sites shown in that video, alameda county courthouse, defremery park, etc. know your history! those young people do.

one fist in the air for the town ya'll
everybody come together time to stand tall
no place in the world that can compare,
put ya fist up in the air, everybody say yeah

oakland

:)