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Atrocities (Say no)
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The song "Atrocities (Say No)" by Ben B the Brave addresses urgent social issues, particularly focusing on human rights violations and the collective responsibility to combat violence and injustice.
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Rwandan conscious music
Benjamin Byiringiro uzwi nka Ben B the Brave ni umuraperi w’umunyarwanda, umwanditsi w’indirimbo, n’umuhanzi mu bubyutse bw’umutimanama mu njyana ya Hip hop (conscious music). Yavutse ku itariki 05 Werurwe 1995 kuri Pierre Celestin SIMUGOMWA na Laurence NYIRAMINANI. Ni uwa gatatu ma bana bane. Uretse gukunda kumva indirimbo zitandukanye kuri radiyo akiri umwana, Ben B yatangiye kuririmba yiga mu mashuri abanza aho yabarizwaga mu matsinda atandukanye nka Club anti Sida. Ubwo yari ari mu mwaka wa kabiri w’amashuri yisumbuye muri College Saint Jean Nyarusange nibwo yatangiye kwiyandikira indirimbo ze maze zikundwa cyane n’abanyeshuri ndetse n’abayobozi bituma abikomeza. Yatsinze amarushanwa atandukanye ahagarariye ibigo yigagaho kuko yakomereje icyiciro cyisumbuye muri Ecole Secondaire Saint Joseph Karuganda, kugeza ubwo yajyaga muri Kaminuza nkuru y’u Rwanda i Butare ari naho yamenyekniye cyane. Ben B wemera ko Eminem ariwe muraperi w’ibihe byose ku isi ngo anamwigiraho byinshi muri Rap cyane cyane mu buryo bwo gukurikiranya amagambo ndetse no kujyana n’injyana mu buryo bwuzuye. Nyuma yo gushyira hanze indirimbo ze nka: “Kuva ku isi”, “Umukono”, yagiye agaragara mu bitaramo bitandukanye byabereye muri Grand Auditorium ya kaminuza y’u Rwanda ishami rya Huye arinako ashimangira ubuhanga bwe mu njyana y Hip hop. Yagiye agaragaza ubudasa kandi binyuze mu marushanwa azwi mu gihugu nka AFRIFAME VOX Season 1 na I CAN BE YOUR VOICE. Mu buzima bwe busanzwe akunda gukora ibintu bishya, kwerera imbuto abandi. Yarangije icyiciro cya kabiri cya kaminuza muri Kaminuza y’uRwanda i Huye mu ishami ry’Igenamigambi ry’imijyi (Urban and Regional Planning).
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Peak #293
Peak in subgenre #150
Author
Ben B The Brave
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Ben B The Brave
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September 24, 2023
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MP3 8.1 MB 320 kbps 3:31
Story behind the song
The song "Atrocities (Say No)" by Ben B the Brave addresses urgent social issues, particularly focusing on human rights violations and the collective responsibility to combat violence and injustice. The core message emphasizes the need for individuals and communities to stand up against atrocities instead of remaining passive observers. Throughout the lyrics, the artist repeatedly calls for a unified response to inhumane acts, making it clear that apathy contributes to the ongoing cycle of violence. In the lyrics, phrases like "if we all adopted the responsibility to protect" and "let your voice be heard" underscore personal accountability. The lyricist points out that many people often distance themselves from global issues, saying things like "this is none of my business." This phrase serves as a wake-up call, encouraging listeners to reconsider their stance during times of crisis. The song also critiques the storytelling that often accompanies historical events, noting teaching fake histories. This highlights the danger of misinformation and how it perpetuates ignorance about the reality of atrocities. The repetition of "Say no" serves as both a rallying cry and a mantra, emphasizing the importance of speaking out against violence and creating a culture of awareness around social justice.
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intro Aaaah Aaaah Aaaah Aaaah Aaaah Aaaah Aaaah Aaaah Aaaah (Say no say no) Aaaah Aaaah Aaaah (Say no say no) verse If we all adopted the responsibility to protect Then the-kill-them-all mode shouldn't have continued to this extent Some are still hiding anyway, building denial systems Teaching fake histories instead of mitigating campaigns You sit down and say this is none of my business It is happening but I am not involved But better think twice, who deserves that? And maybe it's not you today because you are the second target Whoever you are, fight against mass atrocities Let your voice be heard, let it heal millions of lives Diversity should not be the source of violence Join me Hunt for change because it's all about us chorus It's not about the time yeeh It's not about the world said to be wild It's all about us And what we choose to live for Say no say no say no no Say no say no say no to atrocities (To atrocities) verse We heard many times that humanity is the priority But never spent a year without a terrible mass killing From century to century, we count more genocides And other similar acts are ignored by the definition I wonder what went wrong With the so called most intelligent creature for it is against nature Before sorting classes Who's right, wrong, who's with us Let us first rework On how we respect each other's rights Whoever you are fight against mass atrocities Let your voice be heard Let it heal millions of lives Diversity should not be the source of violence Join me, hunt for change Because it's all about us It's not about the time, yeeh It's not about the world said to be wild It's all about us And what we choose to live for Say no say no say no no Say no say no say no to atrocities (To atrocities) outro Aaaah Aaaah Aaaah Say no say no We the people of this planet It is great that we excel at business management But till when shall we continue accepting this failure In humanity concerns Peace is all we need
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