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  2. littlecornerofamusiclover.com › political-rap-songTop 39 Greatest Political Rap Songs of All Time

    Political rap music is a subgenre of hip-hop that focuses on social and political issues. It incorporates elements from multiple genres, such as spoken word, funk, reggae, and jazz. Artists such as Public Enemy and Dead Prez use this form of expression to promote awareness of systemic inequality, discrimination, and police brutality.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Political_hip_hopPolitical hip hop - Wikipedia

    Political hip hop (also known as political rap) is a subgenre of hip hop music that was developed in the 1980s as a way of turning hip hop into a form of political activism.

  4. www.salon.com › 2017/10/28 › the-25-best-hip-hopThe 25 best hip-hop protest songs ever - Salon.com

    • "Georgia... Bush," Lil Wayne, 2006. When Hurricane Katrina pummeled Louisiana and massive flooding submerged New Orleans, the George W. Bush administration was criminally slow to react.
    • "Be Free," J. Cole, 2014. After the police killing of teenager Mike Brown in Ferguson, artistic outpour erupted within the hip-hop community. But J. Cole's tribute to Brown was one of the most influential.
    • "Fuck the Police," NWA, 1988. Indicative of the ways black communities are targeted and treated by many police departments, particularly in major cities like L.A., where NWA was from, there are many anti-police songs in hip-hop.
    • "Fight the Power," Public Enemy, 1989. "Fight the Power" was originally conceived as part of the soundtrack for Spike Lee's seminal film "Do the Right Thing."

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  6. littlecornerofamusiclover.com › political-hip-hop41 Political Hip-Hop Songs – Best Hip-Hop Protest Songs Ever

    • “To Pimp A Butterfly” by Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” is a highly political hip-hop album that takes aim at social and racial injustice.
    • Cabinet Battle #1 by Original Broadway Cast Recording. The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton’s “Cabinet Battle #1” took the stage by storm.
    • “FDT (Fuck Donald Trump)” by YG ft. Nipsey Hussle. YG ft. Nipsey Hussle’s “FDT (Fuck Donald Trump)” is a politically charged song that speaks out against the policies of President Trump and his administration.
    • “Changes” by 2Pac. “Changes,” by rap legend 2Pac, is a song about societal issues surrounding racism and poverty in America. The poignant lyrics channel the anger and frustration of those living in difficult circumstances and paint a vivid picture of the struggle for justice.

  7. www.allmusic.com › style › political-rap-ma0000012322Political Rap Music Style Overview | AllMusic

    Looking to move on from the block-party atmosphere of old school rap and eager to vent their frustrations with the '80s version of the inner-city blues, a select few hip-hop groups merged deft rhymes with political philosophy to create a new style of rap.

  8. www.npr.org › 2017/12/28 › 57379205121 Hip-Hop Albums That Reflected The Politics Of Race ... - NPR

    Dec 28, 2017 · In hip-hop, as elsewhere, the personal is always political. Where you're at, so to speak, and how you choose to cultivate and represent that space – whether real or imagined — matters.

  9. www.ranker.com › list › political-hip-hop-bands-andThe 100+ Best Political Hip Hop Artists, Ranked

    Sep 11, 2024 · Though similar in some facets, political rap refers to rappers who have strong political agendas. So, who are the best political rappers? Any political rap list has to include the likes of Public Enemy, N.W.A., Lupe Fiasco, all of which are known for their strong political views—keeping us listeners woke.