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To Be Young, Gifted and Black | Conscious Couples

To Be Young, Gifted and Black | Conscious Couples

To Be Young, Gifted and Black is a song by Nina Simone, with lyrics by Weldon Irvine. The song's influence can be seen in the work of other artists, such as Ste

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To Be Young, Gifted and Black is a song by Nina Simone, with lyrics by Weldon Irvine. The song's influence can be seen in the work of other artists, such as Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. The song has been sampled by artists such as Kanye West and Drake.