Can Change The World Ft. Kanye West, John Legend - Big Sean - One Man

Big Sean initially developed the concept for the track years before its release, originally drafting verses about President Obama and Osama bin Laden to explore different life trajectories. He ultimately found the true heart of the song when he pivoted to honoring his grandmother , whom he considers his biggest hero.

The official music video , directed by Andrew Hines , was released on Juneteenth 2015. Shot in stark black-and-white, it forgoes star cameos from West and Legend to focus on a young boy navigating a Detroit neighborhood troubled by violence and police riots . The video's release was particularly poignant, occurring just days after the Charleston church shooting. Big Sean initially developed the concept for the

The lyrics highlight her remarkable life achievements, including being: One of the first Black female captains in World War II . One of the first Black female police officers in Detroit. A dedicated teacher and counselor . Themes and Production Shot in stark black-and-white, it forgoes star cameos

"One Man Can Change the World" is a pop-rap and neo-soul ballad by American rapper Big Sean , featuring vocals from Kanye West and John Legend . Released in February 2015 as the fourth single from his third studio album, Dark Sky Paradise , the song serves as a deeply personal tribute to his late grandmother, Mildred V. Leonard . Origins and Inspiration One of the first Black female police officers in Detroit

Produced by Amaire Johnson and DJ Mustard, the track is a stark piano ballad that departs from the heavy 808s common in the rest of Dark Sky Paradise . It features a somber but hopeful melody , with Kanye West and John Legend sharing the hook. The song ends with an emotional, recorded phone conversation between Big Sean and his grandmother, captured shortly before her passing. Visual Legacy