Two legends in hip-hop MC Lyte and Common come together to give their powerful song “Dear John” the necessary visual treatment. This new single off of MC Lyte’s upcoming album (her first one in 11 years) is being used as the main anthem for her latest initiative #EducateOURMen, which is a signature part of her Hip-Hop Sisters Foundation. The album is set to release early 2015.

For the uplifting and message-driven video, we see several images of fathers and their sons spending time together, enjoying life. We also see images of powerful African American leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Cornell West. These kinds of songs and videos should multiply in hip-hop — enough of the negativity.

Click the following page to see the touching video for “Dear John” and stay tuned for more information surrounding MC Lyte’s upcoming album.