CJ Baker is a published writer and lifelong music fan. In 2017 he started the website ongoinghistoryofprotestsongs.com which chronicles the historical developments of socially conscious music, especially highlighting the fact that modern day protest music is still being made and is still relevant. He also wrote the novel An Epic Sound to An Mundane Existence which is available on most online retailers.
Everyone has their own way of processing the surrounding chaos that bombards us on a daily basis. If you happen to be a singer and songwriter writing a song is…
Priscillia Renea is an eclectic singer and songwriter whose tunes run the gamut from soul, r&b, pop, country and all points in between. She has written hits for multiple artists…
Jack White isn't necessary known for recording political music, but there has been a few flirtations with writing socially conscious lyrics. For example, "The Big Three Killed My Baby" off…
"America" is from indie rapper Yung Kennerdy's 2017 debut album, Adolecent. The rap rock tune is a poignant examination of racism, gun violence and police brutality. The lyrics also links…
"Danny Nedelko" is the second single by UK post-punk IDLES, off of their soon to be released sophomore full length album Joy as an Act of Resistance due out August 31,…
"The Warriors" is a new tune by Indigenous Canadian Hip Hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids. The hard-hitting song appears on the compilation benefit album Tiny House Warriors Vol 1.…
Legendary roots musician Ry Cooder recently released his new album, The Prodigal Son. It is a collection of three Cooder originals mixed with eight renditions of old spirituals. Cooder described the album…
"People's Champ" is the newest single from Canadian indie rock band the Arkells. The catchy tune and fun video could cause some to lose sight of the socially conscious lyrics…
"Pa'lante" is off of Hurray For The Riff Raff's 2017 album, The Navigator. Both the song and the album was #1 on the list of Top 50 Protest Songs and 25…
"I'm Gon Make U Sick O'Me" is the lead single off of Parliament's recently released album, Medicaid Fraud Dogg, their first album in 38 years. The ambitious 23 track concept album been…