Understanding 'If I Was President' and Music's Role in Social Issues

The transcript discusses the song 'If I Was President', inspired by conspiracy theories and the idea of truth-tellers being silenced. It imagines the challenges of being a president, drawing parallels to historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Kennedy. The speaker emphasizes striving for truth and excellence. The role of music in politics and social issues is highlighted, with a nod to will.i.am's work and the inspiration drawn from Obama's influence.

What inspired the song 'If I Was President'?

• A fictional story

• A conspiracy theory

• A personal experience

• A historical event

Which historical figures are mentioned as examples of truth-tellers who were 'taken out'?

• Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy

• Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy

• John F. Kennedy and Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr.

What does the artist suggest we should strive to be?

• The best version of ourselves

• A renowned scientist

• A successful entrepreneur

• A famous musician

How did the artist's respect for will.i.am change after 'Yes We Can'?

• It increased to level 300

• It remained the same

• It became indifferent

• It decreased significantly

What impact did Obama have on the youth, according to the artist?

• He inspired them

• He confused them

• He discouraged them

• He ignored them

What is the artist's view on the relationship between music and politics?

• Music should avoid politics

• Music and politics are inseparable

• Music should address social issues, not politics

• Music should only entertain

What term does the artist use to describe the combination of music and politics?

• Polri

• Musolitics

• Polimusic

• Socio-music

What does the artist suggest musicians should focus on instead of politics?

• Technological issues

• Social issues

• Environmental issues

• Economic issues