Feature By Will Urquhart / September 8, 2020 Gordon Sterling and The People celebrated the release of their first single last weekend, "Amerikkka The Critical," with a sold-out drive-in concert at Crescendo Studios. With the release of their single, they premiered a music video featuring footage from the recent Black Lives Matter protests in Washington, D.C. Gordon Sterling and The People are: Gordon Sterling (Vocals/Guitar), Gena Photiadis (Keys/Vocals), TJ Turqman (Bass), Adam “Snaxx” Orlando (Drums/Vocals)Additional Vocals: Mary-eLAudio: Recorded by: Rick Irby Mixed by: Stephen RodriguezMastered by: Zack BeVideo: Filmed, Directed, and Produced by: Will UrqhartPortions filmed at Crescendo Studios in Falls Church, VA on March 28th 2020Protest footage filmed in Washington, D.C. between June 1st and June 9th 2020Some video sourced from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnn-GvRPh-wVhttps://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000005473328/las-vegas-shooting-timeline-12-bursts.htmlCover art by: Josh Brick GraphicsLyrics by: Gordon SterlingAs a black man, if I stand I get shot downMy murderer will face no lock downBut, if I kneel then I feel every eye in the NationBut, I will never calm or break downOld white men know what's best for the PeopleAnd, I'm a threat that needs policing58 dead and over 400 injuredCan't we all see where this ends up?Chorus: America is sickShe might not make itHer critical conditionIs near terminalAmerica is here for you.If, you're white you can do what you like.That's your businessBut, if you're brown and you're poorThen, get down on the floorShut your mouth! Stop resisting!!!JUSTICE will never come our way,If all we do is think and pray. (No way)If these words make you burn inside,Then, my brother, it's time to rise Let's ride.Chorus: America’s is sickShe might not make itHer critical conditionIs near terminalThe medicine she needsIs inside usThe pill is in the meatLet’s start healing
