1. Murder she wrote – Chaka Demus & Pliers
2. Your song – Elton John
3. Ordinary People – John Legend
4. Soundtrack to my life – Kid Cudi
5. That thing – Lauryn Hill
6. Whatever Happens – Michael Jackson
7. Lost One – Jay Z
8. Paris, Tokyo – Lupe Fiasco
9. Lights Please – J.Cole
10. Try Again – Aaliyah

I chose to do the playlist because artists have a certain way of putting common feelings and attitudes in to words that are sometimes difficult to find. The songs i selected each represent things i feel strongly about and different facets of my personality and beliefs. The first song i selected was “Murder she wrote” by Chaka Demus & Pliers. The obvious reason I chose this was because of my Jamaican heritage and this songs popularity in my country, but in addition to that this song conveys the fact that a person can come off a certain way and in fact have a personality that in no way reflects those looks. For example, in my case, I may come across as an unapproachable person because of my facial expressions and perceived attitude, but I am in fact very friendly just not very outgoing. The next song is one of my favorite songs of all time, “Your Song”. Most people today are self-centered and don’t take the time out to appreciate the beautiful people and things around them everyday. This song by Elton John helps me to realize the beauty that things posses..especially music itself. “Ordinary people” by John Legend is a song that should remind everyone that though it is good to have ambitions, we are all human and will make mistakes. That fact shouldnt bring us down, but help us to set reasonable goals and reach them. “Soundtrack to my life” by Kid Cudi is something i can relate to because of all the struggles he was going through that no one knew about, including his family. Though he was a child, he was battling the overwhelming emotions that accompany broken homes and a lack of emotional support. Another song that i find represents something important is “That thing” by Lauryn Hill. Many youths today ruin their lives inn the pursuit of the temporary hapiness they can get from sex. I’ve seen kids have to grow up too fast because of this and I’m grateful that my mother instilled certain values in me early. Michael Jackson is probably the greatest musician of all times and this song is extremely beautiful. It talks about always having that one person who is there to support you no matter what the situation or dilemma. It reminds me of the love and support my mother has given me and how she assured me no matter what she’ll always be my best friend and have my best interests at heart. The next song on my playlist is “Lost One” by Jay-Z it brings the thought of my grandmother tp mind. I lost her way too early and the pain and sense of loss Jay Z radiates in the song is what i felt when it happened and whenever i think about it. The bright side is that the pain that I’ve experienced helps me grow as a person and learn to cope with daily obstacles. “Paris, Tokyo” is a song that I feel promotes a spirit of hope and versatility which in effect will bring happiness..something I strive to have even when it is easier to be sad. “Lights Please” by J. Cole reflects the awareness I have for the troubles being ignored in today’s society. Despite these things, people are always more concerned with what they can do now to have fun and not how to improve their living by improving their environment and even those who are are side tracked by those who are apathetic. The final song on my playlist is “Try Again” by Aaliyah. I chose this song for obvious reasons. It helps me to remember that not everything in life will come naturally or easily but it doesnt ever hurt to try again. Music has a way of capturing the essential things in life and putting them to a catchy beat so that some may miss the importance of what is being said..hopefully this gave a little glimpse of what these songs actually stand for.