"Exu killed a bird yesterday with a stone he only threw today." It is with this Yoruba saying that Emicida opens... AmarELO: It's all for yesterday.The film is much more than a documentary about the creative processes and life of the rapper; it's a great showcase of all the Black protagonism in the history of Brazil.
The script is constructed in a way that flows naturally and shows its purpose right from the start: to bring a sense of belonging and importance to the entire Black population of Brazil. The singer makes this evident when explaining the choice of the Municipal Theater as the stage for the album's show. Yellow.
"Because there isn't a single beam, a single bridge, a single street that hasn't had a black hand working on it."
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This choice comes to show that, from now on, Black men and women can indeed occupy the space that has long been denied to us. It is the result of the struggle of many who came before, such as the members of the Unified Black Movement who, during the Brazilian military dictatorship, led a large demonstration against racism in front of the theater.
A very well-constructed work with compositions that speak to the reality of the Black Brazilian population. The film moves viewers, even those who aren't rap fans, because the singer has a sensitivity that touches everyone, especially in the part where the featured song is... Ismalia.
A song that speaks about the evident lack of value placed on Black lives in the country that kills the most Black people in the world. With the line "Deny their god, offend them, separate them," Emicida shows everyone how much they have tried and continue to try to weaken the Black population. However, by bringing an album full of other names fighting for equality in Brazil and showcasing so many others who have waged battles for a more egalitarian world, the rapper also delivers a very important message: together we are much stronger!
When discussing the composition of the song that gives the album its title, the rapper explains that it doesn't matter if he only chooses one fight, since there are other minorities who also suffer. The entire concept of the film and the album revolves around building a bond that shows that we must empower ourselves and unite.
When Emicida says he wants to “use the power of LOVE to build this BOND,” he delivers the whole concept of the birth of a great product of Brazilian music. So, if you haven't heard AmarELO yet, please listen! And take the opportunity to also watch the documentary. AmarELO: It's all for yesterday.I'm sure the experience will be great and very enriching.
