Last week, Checktheweather.net got the opportunity to sit down with legendary rap duo, Dead Prez. You may remember them from songs like "It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop" and "Mind Sex". The dynamic Florida raised, Brooklyn based duo are back again with their latest album The Pulse of the People: Turn off the Radio Vol. 3. During our conversation with M1, we discussed the concept behind Pulse of the People and what makes it a "Green" Hip-hop album.
CTW:What was the concept behind The Pulse of People, What kind of vibe can listener's expect?
M1: we wanted to catch history being made at a moment we wanted to catch it from every angle. It is a checking of the pulse of the people at this time From Feel good songs, to hood songs, to Africa.
CTW: What are some of your favorite songs on the Album?
M1: I really love the Africa Hot song.The chorus is hot and on the hook we got people speaking in arabic and swahili. I also like Warpath we rap from the identity of police officers who murder and continue to murder Africans in our community it's like a rock song. Another song was Summertime, really like the vibe.
CTW: What makes this album a "Green" Album?
M1: Green in many ways not only are we using this as a way to know more about ourselves the concept of green in this country has not been made totally for the african community that's why we make songs like healthy. We also printed the album on recycled paper and included 5 hood reasons to "Go Green". 1 of the main reasons being because it's healthy. The album was also produced by our comrade DJ Green Lantern.
CTW: Where do you see this Green Movement going for people of color around the world?
M1:Well at this time I think we have to translate it. It should hit you from a emotional standpoint. But also from an economic aspect African people have to get on and see it as a way of economic development. Also how it relates to our general health that's why we die so soon. We have to really make it relevant because we are the ones being hurt the most. We need to use this as a way to open up avenues and make it work for working class people.
(editor's note: CTW had more questions but M1 had to dip to finish filming Dead Prez's new video which is sure to drop SOON. Check back with us soon for the update on this story)
Wanna hear a couple songs from the Album? Check it out below. Also visit Deadprez.com to buy the album and official Boss Up Merchandise.
Dead Prez Pulse of the People Teaser
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