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The Way That I Love You: Artist: Ashanti Written By: Ashanti Douglas Published/ released: Jan 29, 2008 Genre: R & B, pop Synopsis: This song has a 4/4 beat rhythm. The song has a sense of call and response with the lyrics during the chorus: Ashanti sings “The way that I love you” and background singers repeat on a higher note. This song has a simple beat that is joined with more complex instruments during different periods of the song. media type="file" key="09 Three Little Birds.mp3"

Three Little Birds Artist: Bob Marley Written By: Bob Marley Released: 1980 Genre: roots reggae Synopsis: It has a 4/4 rhythm. There’s call and response between the instruments through the whole song. The lyrics of the song portray a view of reality, with a sense of hope.

My Girl: Artist: The Temptations Written by: Smokey Robinson and Ronald White Published: 1964 Genre: R & B Synopsis: This song relates to African American History because it has 4/4 rhythm. The instruments used in the song are: The lyrics to the song tell a story.