<p>Chicago-based urban hymnist <strong>Sir the Baptist</strong> has released his latest video single <strong>&#8220;Wake Up&#8221;</strong>, a powerful call-to-action and <a href="https://unheardunderground.unheardvoicesmag.com/2015/11/01/kyle-lettman-crush/">inspirational anthem</a> dedicated to his hometown.</p>
<h3>Wake Up</h3>
<p>Directed by <strong>Stokes Filmhouse</strong> and shot by <strong>Visual SZN</strong>, the clip features footage from the Bronzeville neighborhood where Sir grew up and is meant to showcase the city in a positive and transformative light. After making its initial debut yesterday on <strong>Jay Z&#8217;s </strong>entertainment streaming service <strong>TIDAL</strong>, <strong>&#8220;Wake Up&#8221;</strong> is now available for mass consumption.</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;Wake Up&#8221; </strong>is a featured single off Sir&#8217;s upcoming debut album, <strong>PK: PREACHER&#8217;S KID</strong>, and is currently available for digital streaming on <a title="Soundcloud" href="https://soundcloud.com/sirthebaptist/wake-up-ft-chuchpeople" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Soundcloud</a>.</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Wake Up was written as a PSA to my community,&#8221;</em> Sir explains. <em>&#8220;Chicago is one of the most crime-ridden cities in America, and it&#8217;s my community. We have more deaths in Chicago daily than they do in Iraq &#8212; and it has to stop. </em><em>So instead of looking the other way or hiding in our homes, we need to have courage and empower ourselves, so we can create the necessary change we all deserve.&#8221;</em></p>
<h3>Visuals</h3>
<p><amp-youtube layout="responsive" width="780" height="439" data-videoid="Tuzpn01E6i0" data-param-si="zh39f9CaXRjhuG-I" title="Sir the Baptist - ";Wake Up"; ft. ChurchPpl [Official Video]"><a placeholder href="https://youtu.be/Tuzpn01E6i0?si=zh39f9CaXRjhuG-I"><img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Tuzpn01E6i0/hqdefault.jpg" layout="fill" object-fit="cover" alt="Sir the Baptist - ";Wake Up"; ft. ChurchPpl [Official Video]"></a></amp-youtube></p>

