Right now we will recap some of this week highlights in the world of socially conscious music. Songs and Videos (Not) Everybody – Marlon Craft This week the New York City rapper released his debut album Funhouse Mirror. The album leans more towards personal than political, but it does contain some insightful social commentary. Two powerful standouts are “Gang Shit […]
Learn more →“You will not replace us.” The white supremacists rallying cry expresses a paranoia that the white male Christian power structure is under attack. Racists, homophobes and misogynists want to preserve the oppressive status quo, which benefits them at the expense of the marginalized. The Seattle-based queer dreampunk band Dark Smith tackles these narrow-minded bigoted views on their latest album Degressive. […]
Learn more →Here is this weeks selection of newly released socially conscious music. Songs and Videos Where I’m Coming From – Lila Iké “Where I’m Coming From” is the latest single from reggae artist Lila Iké. It is an acknowledgement of how her Jamaican roots helped shape her. It is also an empowering tune of perseverance. World Revolution – Ziggy Marley (Featuring […]
Learn more →A recap of some of the socially conscious music released in the past week. Songs and Videos Gang Shit – Marlon Craft This provocative new track and video are from Craft’s upcoming new album Funhouse Mirror, which is out June 18. The verses are told from the perspective of three different characters, a racist cop, a Klansman and a black […]
Learn more →When speaking out against injustices, sometimes the most appropriate response is to say, “Fuck you.” Examples in protest music include Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing in the Name” (“Fuck you, I won’t do what you what you tell me”), N.W.A’s “Fuck tha Police” and YG’s “Fuck Donald Trump.” Javid Music Party, an independent Chicago and Los Angeles-based artist and activist […]
Learn more →Here is a selection of newly released socially conscious music which is worth a listen. Songs and Videos Maria – grandson “Maria” is a cover of a Rage Against the Machine tune which appeared on Rage’s 1999 album The Battle of Los Angeles. The lyrics chronicle the indignities faced by a Mexican undocumented immigrant. The recently posted video adds poignant […]
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