Can we discuss Alan Forever, Jolynah Forever, and King Nas?
Initially, I wasn’t a fan of Alan Forever(still not one of my favorites on the album, forgive me) and I guess brushed off or didn’t REALLY listen to Jonylah. But loved King Nas despite not particularly knowing its meaning.
All that said, i’m on a long drive and gave the album a relisten. I cried. Finding out Jonylah was a six month old baby shot in a drive by shooting was heartbreaking. Gut wrenching. One of the saddest songs ever.
I now realize these songs are connected (duh both songs have forever in there). Sharing what could have been to these two beautiful individuals is just masterclass. I hope the very most that the families of these victims have found some solace in these songs.
Then King Nas. Of course I thought this would be in tribute the rapper. Of course I was wrong. In the context of the album, this is actually a silly and downright disrespectful thought. Rapping to his two nephews King and Nas and towards their potential is brilliant. Love the advice he gives them. “Ghetto Mythologies colonize my mind constantly.”
Anyway, what are yalls thoughts on these songs and connection to the overall album? How might those nephews feel about their song? Do you think the families of these victims have heard or know about these songs