Both in celebration of Black History Month and of Angie Thomas’s new book coming out this week, I figured it was about time I made a playlist for Starr Carter. The Hate U Give made a big splash when it was first released in 2017, and it has continued to remain on the bestseller list since. The movie just came out on DVD two weeks ago, which is also an excellent adaptation.
On the Come Up is Thomas’s next book, which is going to be released on Tuesday. While not a follow up of The Hate U Give, it’s one of my most anticipated books of the year. In celebration of Angie Thomas and her work as an author, here’s a playlist celebrating Starr Carter.
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
“Started From the Bottom” by Drake
“Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
“Get’cha Head in the Game” by High School Musical
“What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye
“The Hate U Give” by Bobby Sessions
What song would you include on Starr’s playlist?