Tracy Chapman raises the alarm: worries about the USA and the future!

Tracy Chapman raises the alarm: worries about the USA and the future!

San Francisco, USA - The US singer tracy chapman Extremes concerned about the current political situation in the United States. The government of US President Donald Trump plays a central role in her statements. Chapman emphasizes the importance of hope in difficult times and sees it as her mission to contribute to improving the world as an active citizen.

Chapman, born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1964, was internationally famous with her debut album "Tracy Chapman" in 1988. In the recent past, a new edition of this album was released on record. Although she feels the ongoing popularity of her album as an ambivalent after more than 35 years, it remains undeniably relevant. The topics treated on the album, such as poverty and racism, are still urgent and ensure disappointment in their perception of social developments.

The advancement to celebrity

The creative way of Tracy Chapman started when she appeared in small cafes and clubs in the university town of Boston. Her talent was discovered by her fellow student Brian Koppelman, who played her demos to his father, a music producer. This led to the signing of a record contract with Elektra Record, and the debut album was admitted within just eight weeks. The simple and urgent music consisting of a few chords and an urgent songwriting shaped her style.

Chapman's music is shaped by various influences, включая folk, gospel, jazz, RNB and soul. In particular, the song "Fast Car" addresses the pursuit of a better life and is characterized by an emotional depth. In her work, music critics also recognize important social issues, as in the song "Why", which questions social contradictions. Chapman is estimated for her political tone in the 1980s, which made it an influential part of the Political Correctness movement, such as Deutschlandfunk Kultur determined.

The effect of your debut album

With her appearance at the Soli concert for Nelson Mandela in 1988 in London, which was pursued by 600 million viewers, Chapman set off from the typical pop music of the 80s and established a strong connection to her audience. Her debut album not only remains timeless in the music world, but continues to deal with current issues such as racism and violence. The great success of the album is shown in the three Grammys won and in the sales figures that even exceeded Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in Germany.

Although she does not want to be perceived as a star or activist, Chapman is dedicated to humanitarian projects and has withdrawn from the public. The Grammy-crowned artist lives in San Francisco and rarely goes on tour, her last tour has been ten years ago. However, their commitment to social issues remains, which is also evident in the call to their fans, to send personal stories about the 30th anniversary of their debut album, which are published in an e-book.