"Don't Talk About It, Be About It"

The reason that political activism within the Hip Hop community interested me, was because these artists who choose to rap about the government, public education, police mistreatment, and injustices across the country are choosing to speak up for a community of people who's voice traditionally has not counted. They use their fame as a step stool to let their voices be heard, and they use hip hop as the avenue in which to reach their audience. Listeners know they're getting the hip hop music they love by talented artists, but there also being inundated with political information, urges to vote, and critiques on our nations policies and politicians.

My blog attempts to highlight some individual instances of political activism by some well known revolutionary artists, particularly Public Enemy, Dead Prez, Mos Def, Common, Immortal Technique, and more.