The singer’s “The Community of Hope,” off her upcoming album The Hope Six Demolition Project, has been out a week and is already drawing attention from unhappy politicians. The song was inspired by DC’s Ward 7 and explores urban blight—creating an association between the region and the phenomenon that the area’s politicians are none too happy about. Read about their reactions via Stereogum and listen to the song for yourself on Spotify.
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