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Melanin Poppin!

by Baindu

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Uptempo song about melanated individuals moisturizing their skin and loving their complexion ins spite of any negative messages received by mainstream society.

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Melanin Poppin!
Written by Baindu Dafina Kalokoh ©2021

(Intro)
I didn't always love the color of my skin, but eventually I learned to flex. 

(Chorus)
Flexing in my complexion,
Flex
(4x)  
My melanin is poppin (4x)
(Repeat)

(Verse 1)
Woke up today,
Put some cocoa butter on my face.
I'm getting ready, 
Got my tub of petroleum jelly.
I'm feeling classy,
Never leaving my house looking ashy.
I put on my shea,
Cause I stay moisturized every day.

(Bridge)
I know that when you see me, I have all this natural glow. 
No matter what the world says,  I know I am beautiful. 
That's why I'm ...

(Chorus)

(Verse 2)
My Black don't crack, 
'Cuz my melanin keeps it intact.
I'm kissed by the sun, 
And I feel like I'm the chosen one.
My oil is on deck,  
'Cuz my skin never receives neglect.
I wear my perfume, 
And I walk the streets to my own tune.

(Bridge) 

(Chorus) 

(Rap) 
Melanin poppin, non stoppin. 
Hear the beat drop gonna get your head boppin. 
When I was young, I had the color complex. 
As I got older, I learned to flex. 
The TV and school whitewashed my brain. 
I looked at my melanin and felt ashamed. 
My mother told me James said it out loud:
Ain't nothing wrong with being black and proud. 
My African origins run through my veins 
My ancestor's gift to me, I can't complain. 
Melanin makes me look 20 years old. 
Bottle it up it's worth more than gold. 
My skin is brown and dark like chocolate. 
No matter your shade, you better go ahead and rock it. 

(Chorus) 

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released June 9, 2021
Music and Lyrics by Baindu D. Kalokoh

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Baindu Brooklyn, New York

Hey there! I love to perform, educate and write. Some of my talents include: acting, singing, and choreographing. I am truly grateful for all of the gifts imparted to me. It brings me great pleasure to share them.

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