Jean Grae – The Ongoing History of Protest Music

2000s: A Decade In Protest Music

100 Best Protest Albums of the 2000s

Sleater-Kinney (Photo by Tyler Craft) Part of the purpose of this site is to chronicle the historical developments of protest music. One way to do this is to look back…

CJ Baker May 5, 2020

2018: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

The 40 Best Protest Albums of 2018

Photo Credit: Band's Website 2018 was a good year for protest music. The downside is that you can't have a good year for protest music without political upheaval. But at least music…

CJ Baker December 18, 2018

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: My Contribution To This Scam – Jean Grae & Quelle Chris

Jean Grae & Quelle Chris just released a new video for "My Contribution To This Scam," one of several standout tracks on their 2018 album Everything's Fine. The animated video…

CJ Baker September 16, 2018

2018: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

Protest Songs of 2018 Playlist

I previously posted a list of the 30 best protest albums of 2018. The following list of songs won't be as detailed. Also it won't be a strict list of…

CJ Baker July 2, 2018

2018: The Year In Protest Music Songs Lists

The Top 30 Protest Albums of 2018 (So Far)

The current political climate has become a fertile breeding ground for protest music. Even artists that are generally not known for their politics are writing music that is becoming more…

CJ Baker July 1, 2018

Daily Dose of Protest

Daily Dose of Protest: Gold Purple Orange – Jean Grae & Quelle Chris

"Gold Purple Orange" is off of Jean Grae & Quelle Chris new album, Everything's Fine which will be released on March 30th, 2018. The inventive and satirical hip-hop duo examines cultural…

CJ Baker March 28, 2018