1994: "Stress" by Organized Konfusion

Update: 2023-02-01

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Larry Mizell Jr. kicks off the series in 1994 with "Stress" by Organized Konfusion. The lyrics convey an epigenetic phenomenon, which many Black people experience to this day.

Written by Larry Mizell Jr.

Audio production by Roddy Nikpour.

Read the full transcript on KEXP.org

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