Tag Archives: 2008 elections

Hip-hoppers, progressives react to Obama win

Posted on November 10, 2008 by plugoneboss

It’s been nearly a week since Illinois senator Barack Obama concluded an inspiring run for president of the United States by beating Arizona senator John McCain in the 2008 election. It’s clear that the global community as a whole have … Continue reading →

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Election special: Hip-hop songs for Obama

Posted on November 4, 2008 by plugoneboss

Here’s a few Obama-themed cuts courtesy of Black Spade, Nas, Fire Magic Blood (Daedelus and Taz & Shafiq from Sa-Ra), Q-Tip and a few others. It’s not an exhaustive collection, but just a little something to keep you inspired as … Continue reading →

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Open letter from Jay-Z, et al

Posted on October 6, 2008 by plugoneboss

I usually don’t post things like this, but I am doing it so I can add that October 6 is the deadline to register to vote in New York, but not necessarily in the rest of the country. Many sites … Continue reading →

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Sage Francis’ “Conspiracy to Riot”

Posted on October 2, 2008 by plugoneboss

Lots of politically-themed music and events this week as the world enters the final month before the long-awaited McCain/Obama showdown. Next up: A new track from Sage Francis. Some may remember that Francis wrote one of the best songs on … Continue reading →

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Obama mix from Z-Trip, tour dates

Posted on October 2, 2008 by plugoneboss

Z-Trip, who has been throwing fundraising parties for Sen. Barack Obama (along with everyone else), has just released an Obama mix. A few words from his site: Recently, Shepard Fairey and I threw some fundraisers for the Obama campaign. We … Continue reading →

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