Psychedelic Music by Black & African Artists

We out here too...

The first psychedelic guide I ever had was the worst. It was her terrible trip sitting (which was packed with microaggressions and lack of cultural empathy) that inspired me to start the organization Black People Trip. My intention was to help other Black people avoid what I had experienced.

With that said, one part she did well was the playlist. It was fire. To this day, I find myself replaying the songs whenever I need to dip back into the comfort of the medicine.

Even though part of session was harmful as hell, the music that guided my journey continues to stay with me.

The soundtrack of a psychedelic sessions can be that impactful.

As I began to guide my own sessions, I sought out music that I felt more aligned with.

I searched for psychedelic playlists that centered Black artists, Indigenous artists and musicians of color and quickly discovered that they didn’t exist.

*insert shocked face*

lol I’m playin. I wasn’t surprised at all.

And so, as a Black person that lives in a world that doesn’t center me, I did what we always do: I created my own.

With intention and care, I’ve curated over 200 songs by Black and African musicians.

And please be clear, I don’t intend for Black people to only use playlists that center artists of color. Absolutely not, that’s ridiculous and rigid. Do what works for you.

Instead, I want us to have the OPTION.

There will be plenty of Black people that despise every track on my playlist, and that’s fine by me. What I care about is that they have the CHOICE.

Black People Trip: creating safety, equity, representation (and dope vibes) in the psychedelic space since 2020.

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