“Dear God exists because we were trying to process this tragedy and discover how we could add to the discourse.” – I.C.

A poetic prayer set to Hip Hop, made in memory of Trayvon Martin, best describes “Dear God”, the latest music collaboration by composer I.C. and writer and artist King G of the indie band 513 Elevators.

“Dear God” is 4 minutes of emotionally intense lyrics and brutal honesty written and performed by King G and reinforced by a stirring melody produced by I.C.  The song is available as a free download on Bandcamp with the option to donate, where proceeds will be given to the official Justice™ For Trayvon Martin Foundation.

The You Tube video features close-up shots of both artists dressed in all black that draws viewers in to their sentiment and keeps the attention on the powerful lyrics and angst. I.C. and King G join other artists in the Hip Hop community who have spoken up about the tragic Trayvon Martin killing and expressed themselves through art, including Yo-Yo, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), Mikeflo and dead.prez.“Dear God” serves as a platform to speak out against institutions that target people of color and is the first of many music collaborations between I.C. and the 513 Elevators. Read the official press release here.

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