“Warning! The following video contains content that some viewers may not find disturbing. That’s pretty fucked up.” The following quote was part of a social media teaser for the new video for “Pop Goes The Weapon” the latest single by the rap-rock supergroup Prophets of Rage. Both the song and video are a scathing indictment of the ongoing incidents of […]
Learn more →When studying the history of socially conscious hip-hop very few have had the impact of Chuck D. As the MC of Public Enemy, he contributed several albums and songs that make up the canon of essential protest music. With rap-rock supergroup Prophet of Rage and as a solo artist, he is still going strong with his brand of political rap. […]
Learn more →Prophets of Rage just released a new music video for “Who Owns Who” a track off of the supergroup’s 2017 self-titled debut album. The hard-hitting tune serves as a reminder that if the people rise against systemic oppression then they reclaim ownership of their rights. The song also serves as a reminder to corrupt governmental officials that their constituents “fuckin’ […]
Learn more →This is a continuation of the 2017: The Year In Protest series. Previous entries include Top 40 Protest Albums, Top 5 Protest EPs, and Top 12 Protest Music Videos. Now we’ll look at 50 tunes that helped provide the soundtrack of the 2017 protest movement. 50: What Makes Us Great – Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers (featuring Bruce Springsteen) Journeyman […]
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