With the looming election hanging over our heads we thought now would be a good time to go back to our favorite roots: spoken word hip-hop. Music, especially hip-hop, has always been a platform for those without a voice to to speak from. We compiled a list of the ten best political rap songs in history to help you remember that though you may be just one person, your voice can still be heard.

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Nas & Jay-Z – Black Republican

Flobots – Handlebars

Brother Ali – Uncle Sam Goddamn

Killer Mike – Reagan

Marlon Craft – Politickin (prod. beatsinmybackpack)

Atmosphere – Americareful

Lupe Fiasco – American Terrorist III

Common – A Song For Assata

Eminem – Mosh

Kendrick Lamar – Ronald Reagan Era

** These tracks are featured in no particular order**

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