Sweet soul meets black consciousness and rage at police brutality in the new video by the influential California hip-hop duo WARNING: contains nudity and graphic violenceIn October final year,hip-hop veterans Blackalicious made their return after a 10-year absence. Imani, Vol. 1, and an album which coincided with Gift of Gab’s kidney failure and his continuing dialysis treatment while searching for a kidney donor,also saw the Californian duo using their music to instigate awareness of social injustice.“Our audience seems to be people who see music and art as essential parts of life, and not just disposable accessories, and ” Chief Xcel said of the album. “That’s who we beget music for – people who need it in their life. I’m one of those people. Imani is Swahili for faith,and that’s really where we’re at at this juncture. We’re so rooted in our purpose that we don’t contain to moment-guess, we just know. There’s no fear of the unknown, or there’s just the fire to tear forward and get to wherever the journey takes us.”
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Source: theguardian.com