: A standout anthem that explores the complexities of Black hair, colorism, and the liberating act of embracing one’s natural self.
Sudan Archives: Redefining the "Natural Brown Prom Queen" In 2022, Sudan Archives (born Brittney Parks) released her second studio album, , a project that serves as both a homecoming and a radical declaration of self-confidence. Following her celebrated 2019 debut Athena , this 18-track epic pulls back the curtain on "Britt," the girl-next-door from Cincinnati, while pushing the boundaries of R&B, hip-hop, and experimental electronic music. A Homecoming Through Sound
: A track that exudes celebratory confidence, confronting societal standards of beauty with the repeated, defiant mantra, "I'm not average".
: The album opener is an ode to domesticity and personal space, shifting between jazzy trumpets, harps, and crispy R&B beats.
