Which moment in your life can you align with the perfect R&B track? In this episode, Lyrics and Lessons, Jerrell, and guest, Eliyannah Yisrael, take an intimate look at lyrics that helped shape their confidence, mourn their grief, and express their love. In this candid interview, the women open up about their own insecurities with self worth and success, and how R&B music contributed to their healing journey.

Tracks mentioned in this episode,

Jamila Woods – Holy

Jazmine Sullivan – Lost One (entire Heaux Tales project)
Jhene Aiko – Brave

Kehlani – Alive

Kiana Lede – Protection

Lizz Wright – When I Fall

Solange – Cranes In the Sky

the20fours – Love Show 69

*honorary mention*
Jai’Len Josey – When We Jump

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Guest Bio:

Eliyannah Amirah Yisrael graduated from Chicago State University with a BA in Communications, Media  Arts and Theatre. In addition to producing and directing independent projects for over 10 years, Eliyannah has  worked on films and episodic material for Sony, FOX, NBC, HBO, Lionsgate, ABC/Disney, and Warner  Brothers among others including “Divergent”, “Empire”, “Westworld”, “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”, “Ford v  Ferrari” and “The Glorias”.