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Diversity. One of the foremost qualities in nature that defines the universe. Without it, all flowers would smell the same, every creature would look the same and all people would be the same. The endless variety of colors, thoughts, beliefs, perceptions, styles, desires, hopes and dreams just within humanity alone is astounding.

It was this reality that inspired Richard Cushing, leader of the Memphis-based musical ensemble, FreeWorld, to envision the re-recording of their song, “D-Up (Here’s To Diversity)” in the fall of 2020. An anthem written on behalf of cross-cultural cooperation that doubles as a love note to Memphis, has been a cornerstone of the FreeWorld repertoire for more than two decades. More than 30 of Memphis' best musicians take turns on "D-Up," pledging their allegiance to their city and to the diversity and creativity that has always made Memphis music singular. The Godfather of Memphis rap Al Kapone, soul singer-songwriter Hope Clayburn, Tierinii Jackson and Ori Naftaly from the award winning band Southern Avenue, internationally acclaimed vocalist Wendy Moten, queen of Memphis jazz vocalists Joyce Cobb, Grammy Award winning zydeco artist Terrance Simien and his daughter Marcella, slide guitar master Luther Dickinson from the North Mississippi Allstars and many other Memphis notables are all featured on the track. They each contribute something that's distinctively theirs but proudly part of the collective. It's the musical equivalent of a group hug and a startling display of musical ability. Can one river city really contain this much talent?

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Lyrics:
Mane, what they don’t know is:
This city was built on Diversity, ya hear me?
I mean, we got this color, that color…
You know what I’m saying? This group, that group…
Mane, when we come together, though
Mane, that Diversity creates something massive
Memphis, let’s show ‘em how we do it!

Memphis, fire up the melting pot
Stir it up and see just what we’ve got
What we’ve got is another chance
To learn from our mistakes, and try to make a stand

Jammed together in a mixed-up nation
Here we are, let’s make the best of this situation
There is power in our differences
So maybe we can use it to further our existences

Sink or swim, we’re all in this together
And there’ll be times when it’s more than we can weather
With communication, respect, and harmony

CHORUS
Here’s to Diversity (D-UP!)
Here’s to Diversity (D-UP! D-UP!)
Here’s to Diversity (D-UP! D-UP!)

D-Up my sisters and brothers
Let’s put those bad things aside
The past will never be gone but I know
That it’s time to move on, move on

The difference somehow
I hope that we all know
The choice is yours right now
To self-destruct or grow

Sink or swim, we’re all in this together
And there’ll be times when it’s more than we can weather
With communication, respect, and harmony

CHORUS

Let me get right to the real / You know who it is
This is the life that I live / Proud of my culture but still
Embrace the rest / Long as they keepin’ it real
Building new bonds and new bridges / So much in common
Listen & learning to chill / See through the eyes of another
Good times and pain / Empathize if u can feel
If u embrace
Nothing but love, ain’t no hate
Nothing but love, that’s the way
Many have paid with they life / Ain’t none of it right
Ya memory live to this day
Where there’s a will there’s a way
Gotta keep paving the way
And if you hear this and hate
That’s just the price that I’m willing to pay
For Diversity

Don’t turn your back on reality, you gotta know about the past
Achieve equality and make it last
How we’re gonna do it is anybody’s guess
Go ahead and fire it up – a spark in all this darkness
It’s easy not to think about it, but it’s gonna come around
Still affecting us right now
The damage is done, a long way to go
Move on to the positive, flying dove and crow

Sink or swim, we’re all in this together
And there’ll be times where it’s more than we can weather
With communication, respect, and harmony

CHORUS

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