59-Anti-Capitalist Hip Hop

Sound Philosophy

English - November 24, 2022 02:41 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB
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Starting by reviewing some basic concerns about capitalism and the need to emphasize desired values rather than focus on direct personal harm, this episode then examines the anti-capitalist work of hip hop artists including the Coup, dead prez, Immortal Technique, Lowkey, and Bambu.