Kevin Anglade's "BRANDED" opens the door to a larger conversation about mass incarceration, prison labor, and the economic structures tied to the prison system. A Substack article accompanies the track, expanding its subject matter beyond the music and creating a broader space to examine the systems and ideas surrounding the record.
Prison labor adds another important dimension to the song. The relationship between incarceration and economic systems makes us ask how systems work and who they affect. "BRANDED" links these themes to address issues that go beyond individual experiences to larger social and economic realities. The accompanying Substack article is particularly important for broadening the discussion around the music. It gives more room to think about the ideas explored through the track, so the project occupies both musical and written spaces.
The title itself suggests the lasting effects of incarceration systems on individuals, while the broader subject matter invites listeners to consider the financial aspects of the prison system. "BRANDED" is a social commentary in musical form, designed to spark conversation about its subject matter. Kevin Anglade links the track to a written meditation on mass incarceration, prison labor, and similar economic structures.