We last featured Keesha Blair as she explored healing, self-acceptance and emotional resilience on her spiritual single, Peaceful Power, so when we heard that she was back with The Inheritance, we were extremely curious and couldn’t wait to see what direction the artist had taken this time.
The Inheritance opens with a vocalization of the title of the track, ad libs, and a sublime gospel-meets-neo-soul energy. Keesha shares philosophical lyrics about the “priceless inheritance pouring into her”. The concept of the song is nothing short of ingenious. It’s fresh and naturally spiritually inclined. As opposed to being about financial inheritance, it is a commentary on what is passed down to us through generations from our ancestors.
The vocal design is incredible as Keesha Blair shows attention to detail with her artistry. Fans of Beyoncé‘s more conscious music will be able to connect with the track. It is inspiring and intentional. We could imagine this being featured in a powerful film about family love such as The Pursuit of Happyness, where this message of legacy, sacrifice and that which we pass down through generations would resonate.
What we particularly love is the way Keesha expands the concept beyond her own family. Inspired by her mother and grandmother, The Inheritance begins as an intimate reflection before evolving into something much more universal.
The recurring idea that “we all add to the pot” is particularly apt. It is a message that feels important today more than ever before. There is something deeply empowering about reframing legacy in this way. We aren’t just recipients of what came before us, but contributors to an ongoing human story.
The composition carries this philosophy with a wonderfully warm vibe. There is a sense of gratitude woven through the entire track, which is actually reflected throughout the progressive artist’s entire catalogue. The Inheritance really feels like a celebration of the invisible riches that we receive from those before us, and the responsibility that we have to pass something meaningful on.
We continue to be in awe of Keesha Blair‘s conscious artistry, and have added The Inheritance to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the rising star’s wider discography, including Peaceful Power, Access Declined, and Truth Always Shows Its Face.