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AWKWORD Pays Tribute to "Heather Heyer" with New Track
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After Charlottesville, I could not take it anymore…
New York emcee AWKWORD has decided to return to the fold after 9 months with a powerful new song titled "Heather Heyer (F*** Trump)," named after the 32-year-old woman who was tragically killed while protesting against a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA. It's clear that he's just as sharp as ever lyrically, holding no cut cards in regards to his feelings on the matter (and the powers that be, period):
Masks on our faces, no difference what our race is
Only race we face is, protection from our neighbors
What global meltdown? That's what your aim is
You won't get, through my door, motherf***ing racist
Raised fists! S*** on constitution pages
That don't stop the cops from escorting all you babies
To get home safe; we shot, gassed and tasered
The whole world knows what our greatest mistake is
Enjoy "Heather Heyer" — produced by Teck-Zilla with additional cuts by DJ Wayne Ski — below and support the movement here.
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Jon Powell
Currently working as Senior Editor of RESPECT. Magazine, I (Jon Powell) have 10 years experience in digital and print media -- this includes writing, photography and video editing production. I have worked extensively in Washington, D.C. and London, England and specialise in urban music and culture.
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New Protest Music: AWKWORD - Heather Heyer (Fuck Trump)
[…] "New York emcee AWKWORD has decided to return to the fold after 9 months with a powerful new song titled "Heather Heyer (F*** Trump)," named after the 32-year-old woman who was tragically killed while protesting against a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, VA. It's clear that he's just as sharp as ever lyrically, holding no cut cards in regards to his feelings on the matter (and the powers that be, period)" – RESPECT Mag […]