Protest Music

believe the hype Aug. 28, 2020

Public Enemy Will Release a New Album on Def Jam at the Perfect TimeThe last time the group was on Def Jam, the country hadn’t even seen George W. Bush.

By Justin Curto

the songs of protest June 18, 2020

We Are Not ‘Alright’The world Kendrick’s song envisioned seems far away today. The moment requires a different kind of protest song, and rappers are putting in work.

By Craig Jenkins

new music June 12, 2020

Lil Baby Drops Powerful New Protest Record ‘The Bigger Picture’“People speaking for the people / I’m proud of ’em.”

By Zoe Haylock

words of wisdom June 3, 2020

7 Prescient Lyrics From Run the Jewels’ RTJ4“You so numb you watch the cops choke out a man like me / And ’til my voice goes from a shriek to whisper, ‘I can’t breathe.’”

By Justin Curto

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