Dear Katie, thank you for asking more people to post transformative works statements. You are sunshine and rainbows. :)

As for music recs, have you heard of the Minnesota rapper Dessa? She's not at all what people think when they think of rap music. Dessa expertly crafts her music to tell a story, all the while keeping a consistent metaphor throughout the song. I highly recommend her album A Badly Broken Code. Her most recent album is good, but a little depressing, so steer clear of that one, if you're looking for a pick-me-up.