Press Play: The Remix
Back in the 90’s and 2000’s when remixes were a big thing, I couldn't wait to hear the new features, verses, and remixed choruses of some of my favorite songs.
Only a few remixes were as good as the original but they were still worth listening to.
When I published my first book — PRESS PLAY — in April 2020, I went on a journey to publish one medium article per week to get snippets of the full message to my book to a new audience.
I found it interesting that by mixing and mashing up certain chapter and sub-chapters from the book I could develop a fresh outlook on the ideas in the book without it losing its core message.
The core message being that music can radically galvanize empowerment and collaboration at a global scale to disrupt some of the biggest challenges we face in our communities.
I thought I would compile that list of medium articles into what I’ll call the “PRESS PLAY REMIX”
It’s the book — remixed and seen from a different persepective and you can read it all here by clicking on the “chapters” below.
I hope you enjoy it.
PRESS PLAY: THE REMIX
Intro — Music: The super-catalyst for change
Part 1: High-Level Issues
Music: The path from conquest to our collective raised consciousness
Striking at the chords of inequality: Music’s role in narrowing the growing divide
Power up against helplessness: Bias towards action to make real change happen
Equalizing the frequencies of hierachy: Music’s role in creating dialogue in Nigeria
Part 2: On finding purpose
Rebel, Against What? Finding Purpose Through Rebellion
Follow Your Actions To Find Purpose
Note, Tones, and Vibes: The Bridge to Collective Purpose
Embracing Personal Responisibility: The Existential Pleasures of Being YOU
Part 3: “Taking-action” Toolkit
The Orchestra of Invention: How music helps us innovate
Using Music’s Power of Building Empathy As A Springboard For Innovation
Part 4: Evolving with Music
This Is Your Brain On Music
Music: The Youth Empower-er
Coded Vibrations: Embracing the Growth Mindset Through Music
Interested in getting the full perspective on how music can be a super catalyst for change?
Check it out in its original “un-remixed” form in my book — PRESS PLAY: Music As A Catalyst of Change