The Rap Songs Of The Arab Spring

A few weeks back I wrote about some of the protest songs that have come out of the #Jan25 revolution in Egypt. But as the revolutions have spread across the Middle East, so has the need for music to document the movement.

Here's a short piece on the music and the movement from NPR:

The Rap Songs Of The Arab Spring : The Record : NPR

Check out Egypt Protest Songs on YouTube

And this article on Arab Spring Music.

As we move from Spring into Summer ... the heat is on hip hoppers ... all over the world. kfox.

VIDEO: Arabian Knightz "Egypt's Revolution Song"

Egyptians continue to protest throughout the country until the president resigns. Change is on the horizon.

My colleague tells me that Arabian Knightz recorded this song prior to the #Jan25 protests. However, this video to the song was recently produced and uploaded to YouTube. The images and footage are both heartbreaking and inspiring.

Every revolution has a soundtrack. This is just one of those songs hip hoppers. kfox.

Arabian Knightz "Egypt's Revolution Song" aka "Not Your Prisoner"

Egypt's #Jan25 Movement & Hip Hop :: Arabian Knightz & Lauryn Hill

I live and work in Cairo, Egypt. Unless, you've been under a rock (or had your Internet access disconnected), then you should know about the 'unrest' here.

There's so much to say about what is going on here right now, but this is a hip hop blog, so I'll remain focused.

Arabian Knightz have hooked up w/hip hop's supreme queen, Lauryn Hill. They've recorded "Rebel" about the #Jan25 movement which has forever changed Egypt (regardless of the outcome). Folks in the U.S., particularly Black folks are very familiar with civil rights and human rights and what it's like to not have them. Prideful Egyptians have been 'rebelling' by marching peacefully for nearly two weeks for better human rights.

Hip hoppers, if you know and understand their plight, then do what you can to show your support. kfox.

Arabian Knightz featuring Lauryn Hill "Rebel"

The track begins in Arabic and later there's an English segment; it has that laid back Lauryn Hill vibe.