We're seeking 22 Chicago hip hop artists/groups to each research, write and record a song exposing one of 22 topics. These songs must be well-researched and focused because they need to educate as much as they entertain. The List:
1. Boston Bombing as inside job :: Jonathan Desir "The Edutainer"
2. 9-11 Twin Towers as inside job :: FloRes
3. 9-11 Pennsylvania crash as inside job.
4. 9-11 Pentagon
crash as inside job :: Menoover13
5. NSA spying & loss of civil liberties (Ed Snowden) :: Chance Son
6. Apology to Iran, beginning with the covert CIA assault on their fledgling democracy (Operation Ajax, in the early 1950s).
7. The negative health effects of GMO :: Monsoon & the Network Crew
8. The negative health effects Chemtrails & fluoridated water lowering IQ and causing disease :: A Klockwork Bluz
9. Release of the innocent, hunger-striking Guantanamo Bay prisoners
10. An appeal for military whistleblowers & conscientious objectors over our nation's warmongering and terrorizing. (Bradley Manning, and "double tapping" drone strikes on Yemen & Pakistan).)
11. Corporate bailouts serving the 1% (corporate fascism) :: Simeon Viltz
12. Arab genocide & birth defects via depleted uranium munitions used by military
13. Federal Reserve as privately owned bank & debt slavery :: Griffen Guaranteed
14. The link between vaccinations & autism :: Clew Rock
15. Apology to Palestine :: NEO
16. Apology to Iraq :: Joel KingSoul Rosales Aguirre
17. Apology to Afghanistan (include how US military now protects the O***m trade)
18. 2nd Amendment as protection against tyrannical government :: Kao Ra Zen
19. Chicago Parking Meter scam - local fascism :: Ang13
20. Corruption & money in politics destroying democracy :: Pugs Atomz
21. CIA shipping narcotics & the prison industrial complex :: LooseCannon Beats
22. Trayvon Martin injustice :: Rookie TheProducer Chi
Veterans of past Rhyme Spitters events get first dibs to pick and produce a song (but first come first serve). This project will culminate in a release party. The marketing plan, timeline, and related charity are forthcoming and TBD. The name of this project is also TBD. Here's an example of the quality level I hope from each song (by Immortal Technique and Mos Def): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vow7sD1LcbY
Also, you don't have to agree with every topic proposed here, and this list may change or grow. Artists: These songs need to be powerful in every respect, especially factually, and on the web there are many resources from which to draw artistic inspiration. In your songs, please also feel welcome to include solutions and ideas like amnesty and mercy. As much as we articulate the problem, we need to create a pathway of hope and healing. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please send to [email protected]
Thank You