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APOLLO BEBOP YOU AIN'T GOTTA WORRY
Following up on Apollo Bebop’s ‘The Recipe’, we have a second serving from the hip-hop collective. Arriving just after Mother’s Day here in the UK, ‘You Ain’t Gotta Worry’ is a heartfelt tribute to the women in the lives of the group's members, one of whom shares that “I grew up with mostly women in my life. I saw first-hand how much more women have to work in this society. Fighting stereotypes, gender-inequality, etc. To me, women are the most resilient people on the planet. This is not a song to say I'll be their hero, rather a supporter if they need one, a helping hand if they want it, and an appreciator of their work. As a male, I feel I need to let women know I stand by them and also remind other men to know to appreciate and acknowledge the work women do.” Rather than flowers or chocolates, Apollo Bebop has given the infinite gift of music. The song itself is a warm and upbeat fusion of jazz, hip-hop and rap, reminiscent of Loyle Carner, Tom Misch or Kojaque. By the same token, ‘You Ain’t Gotta Worry’ is a refreshing and uplifting track, thanks to the energy, honesty and innovation put forward once again by the Santa Ana collective. - Hannah Thacker
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