From its inception, hip hop has always been an art form to foment resistance among the oppressed. This tradition is no more apparent than in the lyrics of Felipe Coronel, also known as Immortal Technique. Confronting the crimes of empire head on, Technique stands out from the mainstream corporate-friendly hip hop that’s commonplace in American society. With politically potent anthems … Read More
Following my on air statement opposing the editorial line of my network, I was inundated with mainstream media interview requests. But I only chose a few select outlets to say my piece. First, I went on CNN with Piers Morgan and took the opportunity to call out the corporate media for its incessant warmongering and establishment bias. As Firedoglake’s Kevin … Read More
MEDIA ROOTS- Remo Conscious is a Bay Area based musician and artist who has been making politically motivated music for the past decade. His hip hop has been featured in multiple documentaries and he has gained worldwide notoriety for his profound lyricism and unabashed truthtelling. Remo’s new song, ‘They Want War’, is a cutting analysis of America’s murderous war machine. … Read More
Music Video for Lupe Fiasco’s Words I Never Said HUFFINGTON POST– In an interview on “What’s Trending,” a CBS News video segment, Lupe Fiasco – a rapper known for his socially conscious and politically charged lyrics – had some harsh words for the president. “In my fight against terrorism, to me, the biggest terrorist is Obama, and the United States … Read More
NY MAG– When we asked Girl Talk mastermind Gregg Gillis to put together his ultimate summer playlist, he immediately thought of a party he went to last year. “My friend Lord Grunge from the rap group Grand Buffet had this cookout,” he remembers. “People were drinking all day, relaxing, listening to tunes. At night, it got crazy, and by noon … Read More
