The production was a massive community effort, filmed at iconic landmarks like the Spirit of Detroit monument and Michigan Central Station during the height of social distancing.
The Detroit Youth Choir’s (DYC) reimagined version of —the Oscar-winning anthem from the film Selma —is more than a cover; it is a localized, urgent call for justice released in the summer of 2020. Featuring IndigoYaj (Jayla Smalls), a former DYC member, the track was created to give Detroit’s youth a platform to process the dual traumas of systemic racism and the COVID-19 pandemic. 🎤 The Feature: IndigoYaj Detroit Youth Choir 'Glory' - featuring IndigoYaj - lyrics
John Legend praised the version on social media, calling it "Beautiful" and "Powerful". The production was a massive community effort, filmed
A special edition was later released featuring rapper Kid Jay (Jason O'Banner Jr.), who won a Stellar Award for his work on the track. 🎤 The Feature: IndigoYaj John Legend praised the
"Something must be done as soon as possible / and if we come together we're unstoppable".
"Now the war is not over / Victory isn't won / We'll fight on to the finish".
Her verses draw on what she describes as a "bloodline of ancestors," linking her modern struggle to centuries of history. 📝 Key Lyrics & Themes