Although I have had a lot of fun thru my time at Baruch, making new friends, living in the city, and experiencing a new adventure every day; college is still not all fun. It’s full of unexpected and brutal hits that we take and can’t avoid; such as pop quizzes, staying up all night memorizing twenty different works of art for a test only to be tested on five, having to deal with holds on our accounts while registering for classes, sociology tests with scantrons that don’t work, or train delays that make you late for a quiz. Sometimes it can feel like nothing is going your way and you just take one hit after another; but even at those times it’s important to remember that even after all the hits if you keep going and try your best to get back up things will always get better.

Stronger – Kanye west https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsO6ZnUZI0g
Good life – One republic ft. B.o.B. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3MegexRsUE
Unnecessary – childish Gambino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHZRHCkFXWs
Trophies – Drake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkSFh6HMUtQ
Am I Wrong – Nico & Vinz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKX_zR022QY
The show goes on – Lupe Fiasco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmp6zIr5y4U
Words I never said – Lupe Fiasco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22l1sf5JZD0
Heaven or hell – meek mill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlStjz6jGvY
Dollar and a dream III – J.Cole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZZgP9AYjvQ
Kids – childish Gambino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLxxxXsHXZM

“Stronger” is one of kanye west’s best songs in his career. It is a song about pushing through adversity and never giving up. Even when things don’t go your way or it seems like someone is stopping you from completing your goals you have to keep your mind on the prize and not let anything stand in your way.
The original version of “Good Life” was so successful one republic reached out to B.o.B. to do a remix. This song is about being thankful for what life has given you and that the little bad things that happen to all of us are not important in the big picture.
“Unnecessary” is one of Childish Gambino’s early works that got him recognized by other artists as a serious musician. He is discussing the lavish life that most upper class artists live and he is saying it is all unnecessary. While most people are just trying to make ends meet.
“Trophies” is one of Drakes newer songs coming out in 2014. He raps about having to take care of his friends and family and not expecting a reward for it. This relates to having responsibilities in life and having to do them without wanting anything in return.
“Am I Wrong” is the song that Nico & Vinz are known for. It is about being an individual and even if the crowd is flocking towards one road it is sometimes better to choose your own way and follow your own ideas.
“The show goes on” is the feature song on Lupe Fiasco’s “Laser” album. It is about overcoming your upbringing and bettering yourself no matter what. Even growing up with unfortunate circumstances if you work hard enough you can do anything.
“Words I never said” is another song off Lupe Fiasco’s “Laser.” He speaks about not always following what you are told and to always try to be a free thinker.
“Heaven or hell” is one of Meek millz’es newest songs. He talks about how life can either go great or can go terrible, but you can shape that future, good or bad, if you put enough work into whatever your dream is.
“Dollar and a dream III” is an older song from J.Cole coming out on his freshman album. He talks about his recent life and how hard it is to be on the road on constantly away from friends and family. However he continues to work in the music business because it his dream and nothing will get in his way.
“Kids” is an old song from Childish Gambino coming off his first album. It is a song about growing up and leaving your childhood behind, but at the same time never forsaking your roots.