Video: Ongoing History Of Protest Music Episode 21 Interview Awkword

This was previously exclusive to my now defunct Patreon and was private. I’ve decided to make this public. This is the video footage of my Episode 21 podcast interview with activist, journalist, and rapper Awkword. We discuss his new tune “Ten Demands (featuring Jesse Jett)’ and his work with the Ten Demands for Justice initiative which provides a roadmap towards abolition. We […]

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Daily Dose of Protest: AWKWORD & Jesse Jett – Why We March

This hard-hitting collaboration between two politically minded hip-hop artists was released on July 24 to correspond with the M4A Marches that took place on that day across 50 cities. The tune powerfully highlights the failures of US healthcare and the need for reforms with lyrics such as “It’s CEOs and politicians poors are coming for. ‘Cause more than 30 million […]

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Ongoing History of Protest Music Episode 21: Ten Demands (with Awkword)

This episode features activist, journalist, and rapper Awkword. We discuss his new tune “Ten Demands (featuring Jesse Jett)’ and his work with the Ten Demands for Justice initiative which provides a roadmap towards abolition. We also discuss how he views music has an extension of his activism and how rap and punk music saved his life.  During the episode, we play portions […]

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Daily Dose of Protest: Amendment 13 (Homo Detritus) – Jesse Jett

Between COVID-19 and the current political climate there is a lot to be frustrated and anxious about. We all need outlets to cope. If you are a musician, it is only natural that your outlet will involve creating music. Singer and rapper Jesse Jett is an example of someone prolific during the pandemic. Back at the end of May, he […]

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A Month of Protest Music (September)

The pandemic has affected everyone, including musicians. With the traditional touring and promo channels being adversely affected many artists that were supposed to release albums earlier in the year have delayed their releases. The good news is that many have decided to release these albums during the fall months, so this month and next have and will see many notable […]

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