Summary: The Ride or Die Project is about storytelling. Utilizing the mediums of theatre and film we are embarking on a research-informed process into the under-documented narratives of women Hip Hop culture has dubbed "ride or die." This mixtape* has been made to honour the individuals who trusted us with their stories, experiences, insights and wisdom to help us write the first draft of our play Other Side of the Game. This draft will be featured at the Piece of Mine Festival on September 13th, 2013. For more information, please visit www.therideordieproject.com * Important Note: This mixtape is a compilation of music, poetry and scenes that have inspired our process in various ways. None of the artists featured are formally associated with the project. Track Listings: 01. My Life – Mary J. Blige 02. Brown Eyed Warrior – Lal 03. Sweet Justice – Jill Scott 04. These Streets – Tanya Stevens 05. Lioness On The Rise – Queen Ifrica 06. Soldier Of Love – Sade 07. Part II (On The Run) – Jay Z ft. Beyonce 08. I’ll Be There For You – Method Man / Mary J. Blige 09. Bonnie & Shyne – Shyne ft. Barrington Levy 10. Grow – Zaki Ibrahim 11. Gotta Man – Eve 12. Queen of the Pack – Patra 13. Ladies Night (Remake) – Lil’ Kim ft. Da Brat, Angie Martinez & Left Eye 14. No More Drama – Mary J. Blige 15. Didn’t Cha Know – Erykah Badu 16. Diva – Beyonce 17. Bad Girls – M.I.A. 18. Images – Nina Simone 19. Other Side Of The Game – Erykah Badu 20. One Is The Magic Number – Jill Scott 21. Mattalike – Zaki Ibrahim 22. I Gotta Find Peace Of Mind – Lauryn Hill 23. For Women Who Are Difficult To Love – Warsan Shire
