They alienate-us cause we different keep your hands to the sky
Like Sounds of Blackness when I practice what I preach ain't no lie

from Outkast – ATLiens Lyrics on Rap Genius

Meaning

Sounds of Blackness is a long running R&B/Gospel group. This is a play on their line “You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky” from the song “Optimistic”

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