Post a Mix/Song About Police Brutality, Racism, Protest, or Improving Our Lot
willie_fugal
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like prolly most people on this board, i turn to music when i'm dealing with some shit. right now, i'd really like to listen to some good mixes themed around police brutality, racism, protesting white supremacy, fighting back against oppressive systems of "justice". just songs are good too though!
what are y'all listening to these days to channel your feelings about all the bullshit around us? here's a start:
what are y'all listening to these days to channel your feelings about all the bullshit around us? here's a start:
An entire mix dedicated to songs addressing police brutality I did 7 years ago. http://t.co/wNQSNO0SO8 And I didn't scratch the surface.
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lauryn stays winning in 2014 btw. wyclef, not so much.
what went down in haiti, anyway? (not to thraedjack - this is a great thraed.)
YES
No, everyone loved cops before hip-hop.
it was only a 1/2 serious question
but it does seem like before hip hop there really weren't too many songs directed right at the cops, but obviously once the 90s start there are ton of anti-cop tracks...
Yeah, I got that you were kidding. And that split does exist, sort of, but there are lots of early hardcore punk anti-cop songs, too. Earlier rock/folk/blues songs about injustice are more system than cop-related. Cops are more militarized now than they used to be, and they're better paid relatively now than they used to be, at least in the cities. I think those things matter.
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This is an interesting point. Rock circa 1967:
Rap circa 1993:
This mix tries to capture a certain mood in the early 80s. All of these tracks tell a story of hard times, of struggle against racism, unemployment, poverty, drug addiction, urban life, Reaganism and violence. But most importantly they also say “there has got to be a better way”
Many of these songs look to the future. Some are afraid that there is worse to come, while others view computers and technology as a positive way forward. However, the overarching message is that change is possible, especially if you take the initiative.
Stay in school, get a job, vote, save your money and say no to drugs!!
1. T.S.G – You Should Know To Say No [Jump Back 198?]
2. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five – New York New York [Sugarhill 1983]
3. Mr. Magic - Magic's Message (There Has To Be A Better Way) [Posse 1984]
4. Shahid – 1984 (Future Shock) [Clockwork 1984]
5. CD III – Get Tough [Prelude 1984]
6. Malcolm X – No Sell Out [Tommy Boy 1983]
7. Abiodun Oyewole – There Was A Man [OBA 1985]
8. Tranquilizing 3 – A Fact of Life [Apexton 1983]
9. Carver High – Boogie With A Book (Let's Read) [Challenger 1985]
10. Kool Kyle (The Original Star Child)* – Getting Over [Frills 1982]
11. The Last Poets – Long Enough [Kee Wee 1984]
12. Brothers Unique – School Daze [Sutra 1981]
13. The Unknown Rapper – Election 80 Rapp [ALA 1980]
14. Abdul Tariq – Education [Sutra 1986]
15. Chill Fac-Torr – Cen’er City Rock [B Leaf 1984]
16. I.R.T. (Interboro Rhythm Team) – Watch The Closing Doors! [RCA 1983]
17. Cholly Rock And The Avenue B. Boogie Band – Cash Money [General Music 1981]
18. Community People – Education Wrap [Max Music 1980]