This album reflects Ty'Ali's interpretation of the Miami "Negro Police Police Precinct" story. Although accurate in nature, this album does not reflect the exact views of the museum, LT. McKay or the historic precinct institution (therefore they are not liable for any sentiments expressed in the songs). This album is Ty'Ali's artistic expression of the story itself. This album would not have been possible without Archivist Protector Lt. McKay- Happy 100th Birthday! Thank you for letting me interview you and thank you for helping this story live on 🙏🏿

Beats in Colored Town Sound Track/ Album also honors the beautiful life that existed in Overtown, Miami during segregation. Ty'Ali honors the good times in Black life, that people of her generation only hear about, learn about and see pictures of. The album embodies that greatness.. the greatness that existed in the Black Segregated Era; as well as, the lively Miami environment that set the foundation for songs like "Change is Gonna Come" and the "controversial album": "Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963". The album has a few songs that dive into the imagined perspective of Sam Cooke from Ty'Ali imagined interpretation blended with her artistic expression.

The album ultimately honors the Beats in Miami. In both regards:

• 1. Beats are the streets police/ patrolmen walked during the Negro Police Precinct era days

while simultaneously honoring

• 2. Beats as music that flowed through the streets of Black segregated cities in Miami.

Enjoy everyone 💕