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Inspiration for "Give Me A Hand"
- Michael Stipe's "Give Me A Hand" was inspired by a punk rock party.
- He wore a box on his head, referencing a past misinterpretation of his Upton Sinclair costume.
Abraham Alexander's Journey
- Abraham Alexander, born in Greece to Nigerian parents, moved to Texas as a preteen to escape racial tensions.
- Tragedy struck later with his mother's death, but music became his solace after a friend gave him a guitar.
Inspiration for "Déjà Vu"
- "Déjà Vu" by Abraham Alexander is inspired by Kalief Browder's wrongful imprisonment.
- It explores systemic flaws and the cyclical nature of vices that trap individuals.