Lets Get Free [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Wolves
2. I'm a African
3. They Schools
4. Hip-Hop
5. Police State
6. Behind Enemy Lines
7. Assassination
8. Mind Sex
9. We Want Freedom
10. Be Healthy
11. Discipline
12. Psychology
13. Happiness
14. Animal in Man
15. You'll Find a Way
16. It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop
17. [Silence]
18. [Silence]
19. [Silence]
20. [Silence]
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Tracks:

Wolves
I'm A African
'They' Schools
Hip-Hop
Police State
Behind Enemy Lines
Assassination
Mind Sex
We Want Freedom
Be Healthy
Discipline
Psychology
Happiness
Animal In Man
You'll Find A Way
It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop
Track 17
Track 18
Track 19
Track 20
Track 21
Track 22
Track 23
Track 24
Track 25
Track 26
Track 27
Track 28
Track 29
Track 30
Track 31
Track 32
Track 33
Track 34
Track 35
Track 36
Track 37
Track 38
Track 39
Track 40
Track 41
Track 42
Track 43
Propaganda
The Pistol

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How did serious efforts to combat racism go outta' style in Hip-Hop Land? Who knows. But the battle ain't over. Dead Prez would rather defend free speech and poor communities than waste their Warholian 15 minutes obsessing over booze, blunts, and hos. Dead Prez's lacerating lyrical stance is unapologetically socialist and pro-black, recalling X-Clan and Paris. This album is a recorded challenge to hardrocks to renew their sense of activism---Insane Clown Posse diehards need not apply. Neo-Black Panthers stic.man and M-1 attack a full spectrum of politically charged issues. Check the antiflossing manifesto "Hip Hop" ("Would you rather have a Lexus or justice?") which works well over brooding bass lines and bounce beats. On "Police State" the duo offer their take on police brutality while the Pan-Africanist "African" serves as a fitting ode to the Motherland. Interestingly, their revolutionary tactics are not just political, but rather serve as a rallying point for the mind, body, and soul. For the pro-vegetarianism of "Be Healthy" the duo somehow coax the usually juvenile Prodigy (of Mobb Deep) to wax about the evils of eating processed foods. Revolutionary indeed. And searing critiques of the powerful and corrupt continue on "They Schools," where the education system takes a lyrical beatdown over some synthesized string arrangements. Let's Get Free is geared toward those who would rather rage against the machine than be eaten by it. --Dalton Higgins

Customer Reviews:

"Classic" Under Rated and Under Appreciated.......2007-06-04

This album is simply a "Classic" hip hop album. I'm a fan of all genre's and a big fan of all styles of hip hop/rap. One problem with hip hop/rap is that it's not balanced. I think hip hop/rap is at its best when its balanced out but at the moment the south movement is dominating and albums like this one have been long forgotten.

I agree with Alan Pounds "music obsessor" (Minneapolis, MN) review to a certian degree. Dead Prez has a lot of powerful lyrics and if you listen closely you will definately come away with a different perspective on things. But I Agree with Mr. Pounds review because I think at times Dead Prez show the anger they have and it comes out like racist lyrics. I definetly understand where they coming from but harsh lyrics against white america is not going to help there cause. What is going to help there revolution is there facts and strong passion.

But as far as the sound of the album, the production on the album is second to none, it has the gritty early 90's sound. It doesn't have the futuristic neptunes or the scott storch or timberland sound. The production sounds more like old school mobb deep - wu tang clan. Though the lyrics tend to get harsh they are cleverly written and to the point. The whole mood of the album makes you wonder where have the complete albums gone. We hear great singles or we hear an album with 4-5 solid tracks out of 12-14 but where are the albums you can play through.

All in all if you are a fan of early 90's hip hop - NWA, Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, Public Enemy. Buy this ALBUM NOW. But if your more of a fan of today's hip hop and only today's hip hop TI - Lil Wayne - Young Jeezy - etc than you might need to skip this cd. But I still think someway or another you need to hear the cd so atleast download it or borrow it from a friend.

Final Words: Its a shame that albums like this today are not recognized, there is no outlet for this. You have to really love music and hunt this type of music down. I've known of dead prez because of the hit single hip hop, but never listened to them until now. I think people need to experience music like this and it would be nice if artist with a voice - 50 cent, TI, Lil Wayne, Jeezy, would use there voice to put some real talk on there albums. We all know they have money, we all know they have cars, and we all know you are from the ghetto. Hell I'm from the ghetto Jersey City, New Jersey. But use your voice, your talent to tell stories about things other than your greed or how many ways you can murder some one

The truth immortalized on plastic.......2007-05-27

I have to say the truth hurts doesn't it? I read some of these reviews about how dead prez is so racist and they write hateful lyrics. Lets get free is a direct product of what history created. So before you start throwing the rocks in your own racist glass house, make sure you take a good look in the mirror to evaluate yourself. Lets get free is a dope album that has the messages of health, hip hop, issues in the black community, as well as a tinge of gangsterism. I would definitely call these kats a cross between the geto boys, krs one, and public enemy ( a very potent mix). The album in my opinion gets an 10 on the richter scale. Beats, rhymes and life!!!!!!!

Dalton Higgins...........2007-05-12

I am a Juggalo, or as you put it, an "Insane Clown Posse diehard." And I really thought it was funny that you put that in your review. Not sure if you've ever listend to ICP, but they are very much against racism and very much for diversity.

As for Lets Get Free, it is a classic, true hip hop, album. In a time when most rap about money, drugs, cars and 'hoes,' DPs speak truth and try to open the minds of listeners. If you listen to Public Enemy, Paris, Black Star, etc... You probably already own this, but if you like the rap genre (be it 50 Cent or Insane Clown Posse), this is an album for your collection.

Thoughtful Rhymes From One Of Hip Hop's Revolutionary Groups (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars).......2007-04-11

People complain about Dead Prez being racists and having their music targeted at white people clearly don't see the big picture within this album. This album isn't made just for black people. It was made for minorities in the world, in which case you can be African-American, White, Hispanic, Asian. In this case Dead Prez really speaks out on such issues that have affected our world today. And the thing about it is that most rap listeners can easily relate to what they are saying. I don't think anyone finds it amusing that many people goes and work extremely hard at their jobs, just to earn $6.00 an hour struggling to get by, while there are people who are at the top of the ladder eating off their hard work. That is why some people like Dead Prez, because they really tell it how it is in our society, and points out information that the govenment has really kept from us since day one (you'll be suprised how much info that they have withheld from us). And you know, it sucks too that this is they way we have to dig into the crates to find information that has been kept from some time. Artists like Public Enemy, Immortal Technique, BDP, and The Coup (my introduction to concious rap) expand on such issues that exposes us to way we are being forced to live, and the information that we have been enjected with since we were children, only to realize that it was all lies. You have to thank these guys for putting out some truthful music and tell it how it is, because rap music really needs something like this (but you have to think, what are the chances concious rap is going to be played on the radio, and people actualy listening to the lyrics now in 2007?). Chances are some of the people who bash this album and give it one star have absolutely no clue what is going on, or they probably grew up in upscale subarban neighborhoods where most likely never experienced something or cannot relate at all what is on this album, and are more than likely casual listeners to rap music (meaning they most likely get their source of hip hop and rap music from the radio). Albums such as this really shouldn't be taken offense to, unless you feel that it is directed to you. Then again, I've learned the power of words and how they can affect one person (especially with events going on today).

And as for "Lets Get Free", basically Dead Prez will touch on the subjects that I just mentioned in the previous paragrah. Most people will find their lyrics overshadowing the message that they are trying to send (using the word "C******"...being an black guy myself, I never use that word). The lyrical content is there as well as the message that is being transmitted. stic.man & M1 really deliver over nice production throughout this album. No, this album won't change the world or change the way hip hop and rap music is being transmitted (thanks to such organizations is the Federal Censorship Comittee), but this album will make you think about every day events going on. Also songs like "Be Healthy", "Dicipline", and "Mindsex" are other songs that describe the life we live. The latter song is a love track within the mind. "Lets Get Free" is a hip hop album that should be heard by everyone, because not too many albums really give in insight on today's world and how it affects everyone, no matter who you are. Peace!!

Top 5 Favorite Tracks:
1. Hip-Hop
2. 'They' Schools
3. Mind Sex
4. Police State
5. Animal In A Man

Update: To clear something up, yes Dead Prez were people who studied the Black Panther movements, and yes most of their songs are pro-African American, I realize that. I believe that some of the songs here do not just apply to that fact. Anybody can have a different interpetation on the songs here on this album. I'm a fan of Dead Prez and understand the message that they are trying to send, but I belive that it is sent to more than one group of people. Hate if you want and give an unhelpful vote if you want, but don't be like these people who leave comments who pretend like they know more than someone else in reality they're complete idiots.

dead prez maybe political, but even those with no interest in politics will enjoy........2006-11-11

dead prez are a political rap group, made in the same vein as Public Enemy. They described themselves as a deadly concoction of Public Enemy and N.W.A.; however, their messages are far more potent than Public Enemy, and their gangsta-ways aren't nearly as cartoony as the N.W.A.'s. Perhaps if Public Enemy or N.W.A. were around in the new millenium, they'd sound like this - but as it stands, this is strictly dead prez.

They're very pro-black, so expect that before coming into this. At the same time, don't allow that to turn you off from this music; even if their targets are those of the caucasian race, any head, from any creed of people, can feel their views. dead prez's message is universal; even if they weren't aiming for that. If you're still in school, you'll definitely feel a track like "They School" - and even if you're not currently attending school, they'll still make you look back on your tenure there, and shake your head along with them in agreement.

Phat beats and dope rhymes are the only formula for this album; something no head can argue with. Both stic.man and M1 are are talented young emcees, who are literally starving on the microphone - and they eat those mics alive throughout this album. It doesn't get much more raw, or passionate than dead prez's delivery on this album, and you'll definitely feel what they're saying, and how they're spitting it. The beats are absolutely phenomenal; honestly, this has some of the flyest production I've heard on any hip-hop album. Pure hip-hop beats with one hell of a hardcore edge, and eerie samples scattered throughout. I honestly can't give the production credit with words, because it's just so unbelievably dope and consistent.

Like I mentioned in the title, you don't have to have any true interest in politics to enjoy this album at all - you have to be a hip-hop head. dead prez maybe about their message first, but in no way does this music suffer from this - in fact, their music is ten times better because of it. This album sounds like the score to a revolution; proving dead prez succeeded in everything they set out to do, and more. Pick it up, as you won't regret it.

Average customer rating:

This That Tank Top, Flip Flop, Natty Dreadlock.... {5 Stars}
This is Hip-Hop!
Poli-Rap
Different Viewpoint Of Society...
Life Music

Lets Get Free
Dead Prez
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004DS05
Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

Wolves
I'm An African
'They' Schools
Hip - Hop
Police State
Behind Enemy Lines
Assassination
Mind Sex
We Want Freedom
Be Healthy
Discipline
Psychology
Happiness
Animal In Man
You'll Find A Way
It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop
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Propoganda
The Pistol

Customer Reviews:

This That Tank Top, Flip Flop, Natty Dreadlock.... {5 Stars}.......2006-07-27

I noticed how the negative reviews label this album as hate music. Are there some harsh, unapologetic tracks to be found? Certainly, but I don't think this album was made for the sensitive or the easily offended. The negative reviewers seem to zero in on the songs that they dislike and tend to miss the message in the other tracks. "Be Healthy" is a great song about fixing the broken African American diet. "Mind Sex" is a LOVE song. Where's the hate in that? "Hip Hop" and "It's Bigger Than Hip Hop" tackle the wack commercialism in rap music. Now that's hate music for you right there. "Discipline" is self explanatory. "Happiness" is an ode to summer love and good times. "You'll Find A Way" is an instrumental track. No hate there. "Animal In Man" speaks on the dangers of greed. On top of all that, tracks like "Psychology", "We Want Freedom", and "Propaganda" are more like messages of urgency that serve as wake up calls to the urban poor. None of those songs have a negative or hateful message and that's more than half of the album (11 out of 18 tracks). And if that's not enough, the other 7 songs, while not executed with the most tact, do have a strain of truth to them. I wonder if these guys even listened to the words.

As far as flaws, from my perspective, there really aren't any. I can pop this in and let it play all the way through. No skip material here. I do wonder why they put so much space in between track 16 and 44, but that's all semantics. It's a great listen all the way through.

Let's Get Free is a powerful album that should serve as a wake up call to the black man that's stuck in the trap. If you focus on the pro black tracks then, yes, this could be viewed as a very abrasive album. Those that take in the whole album, and not just the parts that they can use as ammunition, will see that it's far from hate music. If you're missing the point, it probably wasn't meant for you in the first place. Go get this album. Two thumbs way up.

Standout Tracks: Happiness, We Want Freedom, Psychology, Behind Enemy Lines, Be Healthy, The Pistol, Hip Hop, They Schools (My Favorite), It's Bigger Than Hip Hop, Animal In Man, I'm A African, Discipline, Mind Sex, and Propaganda

This is Hip-Hop!.......2005-10-18

Forget that M&M crap, forget Dre, forget Missy Elliot, this is what it's all about, this is what the Last Poets and Gil Scott Heron began back in 70, what Public Enemy and KRS continued.

The cool thing about Dead Prez and Immortal Technique is not olny the fact that they speak Truth, but also that they manage to stay creative, fresh, and yet manage to have mass appeal in this age of bling bling, and ignorance of one's self, culture, and history.

Solidarity!

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Poli-Rap.......2002-10-21

Don't misinterpret these songs as simple hip hop - this is no radio rap. Dead Prez is a political activist who uses his music as his mean's of communitcation. Despite the catchy tunes and well written lyrics his music makes a statement about african-american opperession and criticizes societies prejudicies. If you are an opinionated individual dead prez is your cup of tea. (Any good debater will love this cd)

Different Viewpoint Of Society..........2001-06-05

Before I heard this CD the only material I've ever heard from dead prez was "Sharp Shooters" on the Lyricist Lounge Vol. 2 which was a decent track. And the only other time I've seen dead prez was on a T-shirt Common was wearing on an episode of the Lyricist Lounge Show, and if Com likes them I now knew for sure that dead prez was worth listening to...

Eventually I bought Let's Get Free and I was blown away and I woke up! Straight from the intro "Wolves" to "The Pistol" dead prez is talking about bettering black life, from their treatment in society to their health and mentality...At first I thought they were racist and bashing whites, but after a few listens I discovered that they were angry about society that was and still benefits ... ... ...so give dead prez another try if you didn't like how it sounded at first, I did and now dead's one of my new favorite groups...

With their hard sound and intelligence you find yourself forced to listen to what they have to say on society. They bash the school systems on "They Schools", bash the police and prison systems on "Police State" and "Behind Enemy Lines", have a retaliation for justice with "Assassination", "Let's Get Free" is self explanitory, cleverly change the story around from Animal Farm to fit in with their viewpoint on "Animal In Man", and alert you about the dangers of the media on "..."...

But not every song on this release is bashing society... "Be Healthy" talks about how their fet up with people abusing their bodies with drugs, "Mind Sex" is a very interesting love track, "Happiness" is talking about good times and memories, and "Hiphop" and "It's Bigger Than Hiphop" doesn't bash on society instead it bashes on commercial rap...

Overall this is an excellent hiphop CD, not one bad track on it... if you don't like it at first give it another try...

I'm Out...Mind Power!

Life Music.......2001-01-03

Something for us concious revolutionaries in the struggle. CD is banging.

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