Analyzing The Song 'Blitz The Ambassador'

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BLITZ THE AMBASSADOR: THE DIASPORADICAL TRILOGIA
In his self-directed video compilation, the Diasporadical Trilogia, Ghanaian-American musician Blitz the Ambassador solidifies his presence as a social activist and visual artist. His vividly accurate portrayals and unconventional presentations all distinguish him as a truly unique talent among proponents of Pan Africanism. While at first glance, the videos in the trilogy (Shine, Juju Girl, and Running) seem unrelated—varying in musical tone/characteristics, lyrics, and video concept—they are linked by their depictions of issues faced by those part of the African diaspora and on the continent.
Shine – Immigration’s Influence on Family
Like many of his other music, this song showcased the Afro-beat/hiplife lend of music central to Blitz the Ambassador’s distinctive style. He takes it a step further than the typical combination of American-style raps/genre paired with traditional tunes. Somehow, he found a way to pair traditional instruments (like drums and Agogo bells) to make a contemporary-sounding tune and also adding elements of highlife (brought in with the trumpets). Within the video, the characters’ …show more content…

Rather, it’s a welcoming blend of Afrobeat,, classic-style hip-hop as well as hiplife—a mix typical of Blitz the Ambassador. As I followed the lyrics of the song however, one thought came to mind: Why must it be that the woman is putting a spell on the man? From the chorus to the second verse various phrases like “…it feels like gravity, I can’t move on without you…” and “Just the way you dance, got me in a trance.” The lyrics imply that the only reason the woman could land a guy like that is through “black magic”. In actuality, juju refers to witchcraft in Ghanaian culture—similar to Louisiana Voodoo. Its practice is typically frowned upon in the country as it negates the deeply ingrained Christian principles within majority of Ghanaian

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