John Legend praised the version on social media, calling it "Beautiful" and "Powerful".
"Fists up, it's time to come together on our own street". Detroit Youth Choir 'Glory' - featuring IndigoYaj - lyrics
IndigoYaj, a rapper and alumnus of the choir, provides the song’s contemporary edge. Her role was to "speak our truth as youth," bridging the gap between the historical civil rights struggle depicted in Selma and the modern Black Lives Matter movement. John Legend praised the version on social media,
The production was a massive community effort, filmed at iconic landmarks like the Spirit of Detroit monument and Michigan Central Station during the height of social distancing. Detroit Youth Choir 'Glory' - featuring IndigoYaj - lyrics
The creative agency Imagination committed to not censoring or editing her lyrics, ensuring the perspective remained raw and authentic.
