Revolution. Revolución. Révolution. Revolisyon. This seems to be a very big topic in hip hop. We hear this alot in International hip hop and in Underground Hip Hop. What is Revolution? Well first the root word Revolutio is Latin meaning to turn around. For many people REvolution is a way of life and it's no different in Hip Hop. Revolution needs a grassroots movement of people dor it to be ablt to occur. These messages are sent to listeners through hip hop.Revolutionists can be activists through their worda alon i.e. Pedro Albizu Campos, Malcolm X, Che Guevara, Bob Marley, etc. Play these videos below and watch the video and get an idea of where these artists are coming from and the message they're trying to get accross. We hope you enjoy this!!
"Epica Del Tiempo" Intifada
This Puerto Rican underground MC raps about the many changes he wants in his homeland as well as for humankind.
"Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite". Dailand Crew
This French group talks about how predjudice and racist French system needs to be overthrown and replaced for a better France.
"By Any Means Necessary" The Lost Children Of Babylon" This song talks about their willingness to get what they deserve and how Black and Latino minorities are opressed.
"Revolisyon de Consyans" Guerilla Sun This Hatian group raps in Creole and French to not only talk about a revoltuion thats needed in Haiti or the world but one in our consciences.
Revolution de Conscience - Guerilla
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