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.
What do you think about the names we added to this list? Enter your opinion in the poll below.
Nas & Jay-Z – Black Republican
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2WHvHYOffQ]
Flobots – Handlebars
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLUX0y4EptA]
Brother Ali – Uncle Sam Goddamn
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO18F4aKGzQ]
Killer Mike – Reagan
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lIqNjC1RKU]
Marlon Craft – Politickin (prod. beatsinmybackpack)
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Atmosphere – Americareful
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTV9YHmz13A]
Lupe Fiasco – American Terrorist III
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Common – A Song For Assata
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaAMJZNi5f4]
Eminem – Mosh
[vimeo 27790825 w=640 h=480]
Kendrick Lamar – Ronald Reagan Era
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YARwQQntqp8]
** These tracks are featured in no particular order**
POLL
Nas & Jay Z – Black Republican
Flobots – Handlebars
Brother Ali – Uncle Sam Goddamn
Killer Mike – Reagan
Marlon Craft – Politickin’
Atmosphere – Americareful
Lupe Fiasco – American Terrorist III
Common -“A Song For Assata
Eminem – Mosh
Kendrick Lamar – Ronald Reagan Era
None Listed Here
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