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The Vote or Else coalition launched with local leaders and celebrity rappers for community canvassing in East Detroit’s District 2 and West Detroit’s District 6.
A Town Hall for the People
But the real crescendo hit at 6:30 PM when the Vote or Else day of civic engagement culminated in a star-studded “Democracy or Else: Town Hall & Celebrity Debate,” where notable activists joined forces with hip hop music icons to discuss the future of democracy, the role of culture in shaping political consciousness, what’s at stake in 2024, the urgent need to inspire disengaged voters and how hip-hop can help fuel political participation in Black and underserved communities.
The panel was moderated by Pastor Mike McBride, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, and Wayne “Wayno” Clark. The panelists included Killer Mike, Pusha T, Beanie Sigel, Mysonne, Icewear Vezzo, Jotaka Eaddy, Tamika Mallory, YelloPain, Phil Agnew, Blacc Sam, Shaheem Reid, Jorge “JP” Peniche, Smoke DZA and Styles P.
A Soundtrack for the Movement
The EP, produced by industry titans like Helluva, Havoc (Mobb Deep), and Playa Haze, is a five-track powerhouse soundtrack designed as “movement music” to reflect the urgency and mood of underserved communities during this pivotal election season. “Still Here,” features Benny The Butcher, Freeway, Black Thought, Jay Electronica, Metal Feet, and social justice leader Jotaka Eaddy, who sets the tone with a message that is as much about survival as it is about resilience.
“Still Here” is already buzzing and setting the stage for an EP that blends the power of hip-hop with the passion of political activism. It is now available for download on all platforms.
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