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Stay Human
Reggae / Dub · 2001 · 22 tracks

Stay Human

Michael Franti & Spearhead

A conceptual pirate radio broadcast blending heavy reggae bass, hip-hop flows, and a narrative arc centered on social justice and the death penalty.

May 15, 2001 · Liberation Music

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A resilient and soulful protest that finds joy in community despite systemic injustice.

Tracklist · 22 Tracks
01
Oh My God
5:08
02
Radio Segment
0:52
03
Stay Human (All the Freaky People)
4:27
04
Radio Segment 2
0:59
05
Rock the Nation
4:26
06
Sometimes
4:06
07
Radio Segment 3
1:26
08
Do Ya Love
4:50
09
Radio Segment 4
1:17
10
Soulshine
3:59
11
Every Single Soul
5:44
12
Radio Segment 5
1:02
13
Love'll Set Me Free
3:57
14
Thank You
4:55
15
Radio Segment 6
2:29
16
We Don't Mind
4:50
17
Radio Segment 7
0:49
18
Speaking of Tongues
4:45
19
Radio Segment 8
1:36
20
Listener Supported
4:38
21
Radio Segment 9
0:44
22
Skin on the Drum
6:18
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the frantic energy of Oh My God into the first radio segment that grounds the album's narrative.
The infectious, celebratory groove of Stay Human (All the Freaky People) that serves as the record's emotional anchor.
The haunting, stripped-back vulnerability of Skin on the Drum closing the album with a plea for resilience.
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How does Stay Human sound next to the rest of Michael Franti & Spearhead's catalogue?

Baritone+1.5σ

The vocals lean notably further into baritone than the rest of the catalogue.

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