A blend of vintage soul and gospel with dramatic, orchestral arrangements. Key Lyrics
The lyrics explore themes of racial injustice, the struggle for freedom, and the spiritual toll of imprisonment, specifically referencing the Ku Klux Klan and the fight for poor people's liberation. Prison Song Tommy Butler Ft Carlton Williams
"Prison Song," written by and performed by Carlton Williams , is a soulful highlight from the 1976 musical album Selma: A Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. . The song is famously known for providing the haunting flute sample used in Future's 2017 hit "Mask Off". Song Overview A blend of vintage soul and gospel with
Part of a concept album and stage production chronicling the Civil Rights Movement and the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. the struggle for freedom