MUSI 1002 Lecture Notes - Revolutionary Vol. 1, Mumia Abu-Jamal, Revolutionary Vol. 2
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Immortal technique whose actual name is felipe coronel is an urban activist as well as a revolutionary american hip-hop rapper of afro-peruvian origin but brought up in harlem new. His music revolves around controversial issues in relation to universal politics. Among the issues his lyrics address include institutional racism, poverty, terrorism, class struggle, government, and religion. After moving to new york, he ultimately ended up in prison. After serving his time, he left with a major focal point on music (llc 34). His antagonistic rapping style gained him immediate unsavory reputation as a battle rapper, and his initial album was a word-of-mouth sensation. Disinclined to revolutionize his message to conventional rap, he chose to write his music completely independent (pulido 34). This paper will focus on addressing immortal technique s ideology and political views. His successive projects have enduringly found their way into the hearts and minds of his now diehard fans worldwide.
