In her song 'Locked Down', poet and rapper Chance captures the reality of imprisonment during the Covid pandemic, expanding on the themes of fear and resilience. Originally a poem, the song relates to her experiences while incarcerated and the challenges faced in the prison system. 'Locked Down' is part of the collection 'Pandemic Soup for the Soul' and contributes to 'Bending the Bars', a hip-hop album featuring songs by incarcerated artists. This project, organized by the abolitionist group Chip, sheds light on issues of medical neglect and systemic abuse prevalent in Florida's high-incarceration environment.
Every day that you wake up you're blessed / love every breath, 'cause you don't know what's next.
It's crazy how they maintained control and instilled fear within us.
Most jails and prisons have an element of violence, retaliation.
Bending the Bars was organized by the south Florida abolitionist organization Chip.
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