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Today marks the anniversary of the birth of Malcolm X (05.19.1925). Malcolm influenced Black culture in many ways, especially with music. His impact on #hiphop and #rap alone is immeasurable. Here, we'll share some of our favorite examples of Malcolm's cultural impact. #wokesongs #MalcolmX
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In this short PBS video, #Jazz musician John Coltrane discusses his relationship with Malcolm X and his influence on his music. It is animated from a 1966 interview with Coltrane. #JohnColtrane #MalcolmX
John Coltrane on Giant Steps | Blank on Blank - YouTube

"I want to be the force which is truly for good."- John Coltrane in 1966, as told Frank KofskyOne afternoon in November 1966, Frank Kofsky took the train out...

03:00 PM - May 20, 2023
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Leon Thomas: "Malcolm's Gone" (1969). This avant-garde #Jazz piece is a beautifully creative tribute to the life and legacy of Malcolm X. "I know he died just to set men free/ Yes Malcolm's gone, but he's not forgotten." #LeonThomas #avantgardejazz #wokesongs
Leon Thomas Malcolm's Gone.wmv - YouTube

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Boogie Down Productions: "My Philosophy" (1988). BDP, led by the iconic and premier conscious-voiced rapper KRS-One, references #MalcomX in this rap classic. #KRSOne #BoogieDownProductions #hiphop #rap #wokesongs
Boogie Down Productions - My Philosophy - YouTube

Boogie Down Productions' official music video for 'My Philosophy'. Click to listen to Boogie Down Productions on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BDPSpot?IQid=BDP...

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Public Enemy: "Bring The Noise" (1991). The Malcolm refrain, "Too Black, too strong," begins this iconic #rap track from the group that is probably most associated with Malcolm X's legacy in #hiphop #wokesongs #ChuckD #PublicEnemy #MalcolmX
Bring The Noise - YouTube

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupBring The Noise · Public EnemyIt Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.Released on...

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Gang Starr: "Tonz 'O' Gunz" (1994). Gang Starr sampled a Malcom X speech and connected America's love affair with guns and its fear of Black culture. It's more relevant today than ever before. #wokesongs #hiphop #rap #GangStarr #Guru #DJPremier #MalcomX
Gangstarr - Tonz 'O' Gunz - YouTube

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Fugees: "The Beast" (1994). Lauryn Hill references Malcolm's assassination here using his last name el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz. This #rap track is a searing indictment of police brutality in the Black community. #wokesongs #LaurynHill #Fugees #WyclefJean #Pras #hiphop #policebrutality
Fugees - The Beast (Official Audio) - YouTube

"The Beast" by FugeesListen to Fugees: https://Fugees.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Fugees YouTube Channel: https://Fugees.lnk.to/subscribeYDWatch...

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Dead Prez: "Malcolm, Garvey, Huey" (2010). In this track, Dead Prez rap about their favorite Black inspirational leaders, Malcolm X, Marcus Gary, and Huey P. Newton. #DeadPrez #hiphop #rap #MalcolmX #MarcusGary #HueyPNewton
"MALCOLM GARVEY HUEY" DEAD PREZ FT. DIVINE RBG: BLOWHIPHOPTV.COM - YouTube

"Malcolm Garvey Huey" dead prez featuring Divine RBG. From the DJ-Drama Revolutionary But Gangsta Grillz Mixtape: Turn off The Radio Vol. 4Directed by Imperi...

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This article explores the influence of gospel on Malcolm X and his use of gospel lyrics to point out the hypocrisy he found in White Christian identity and its ties to colonialism and racism. #MalcolmX #religion #christianity #islam #gospel #GospelMusic

https://www.aaihs.org/malc...
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