A concept tape which is the foundation for all of our hosted series.  Through Living Lotus, Just Curious, and Movimiento, we not only want to raise awareness around particular issues facing a range of communities, but we also want to shine a light on the individuals working to make the situation better in hopes that

Poet Taylor introduces you to her new video series with Pax City.  If you are an artist or activist and would like to be featured please head over to our Discord space and let us know what you’re working on!

This is the tape that started it all!  The Conflict Cables became the foundational idea for Pax City and the type of content we wanted to create.  We’re currently seeking new artists to feature all the time so please head over to our Discord space to learn more!

Coming soon videos have no $PXTC to collect.  However our very own DJ CYD has access to dozens of independently produced loops, samples, and beats that our community can tinker and toy with like the one found in this video.  Swing by our Discord for more information.

Pax City is excited to be produce Movimiento (working title) with Patricia De Lima from 107.9 El Zol!  Drop  by our Discord server or check back for more details soon. (Coming soon videos have no $PXTC to collect.  However our very own DJ Cyd has access to dozens of independently produced loops, samples, and beats

The Conflict Cables are a series of video documents detailing the creation of a music-video mixtape featuring a range of artists from different genres who’s work intersects with the Pax City mission.

JusPaul ride along thru Barry Farms. Pax City will often feature music that offers insight into the lives of others. One of our fundamental goals at this platform is to bridge gaps between communities, getting honest perspectives on life from a range of artists greatly assists that effort.

The very first track from the Conflict Cables music video mixtape features Born I with a autobiographical piece about coming up in nation’s capital. PTTP will often feature music that offers insight into the lives of others. As one of our fundamental goals at this platform is to bridge gaps between communities, getting honest perspectives on

From the artist: “For centuries, Ukrainians have been brainwashed with foreign ideas*, forced to act in foreign interests and fight someone else’s wars. Now we have to, finally, take responsibility for our actions and take charge.”

From the artist: “”Stadium Pow Wow” is A Tribe Called Red’s first summer single of 2016. The energetic anthem continues to showcase Tribe’s unique style of music to the world. Featuring Black Bear, “Stadium Pow Wow” is ready to take on the world.”  

Jack Harlow on Lil Nas X: “I think he’s giving a voice to a lot of people and kids who could use one. I think the community he represents could use someone who’s succeeding on a mainstream level — it doesn’t have to be a niche thing, it can feel like, Yo, you can be number

Patria y Vida is a track that contemplates and manifests Cuba’s liberation in the near future. Its message is directed to Cuba’s communist regime without fear or a softening of their words. From the artist: “This song says: Your time is up. … I was born in this century, and we’re done with your lies

From the artist: “Another fast moving Body Count track continuing my attempt to wake people up.”

From the artist: “Shameika is real. When I first wrote the song, I was not entirely convinced she existed. Because I have this one memory and it’s a very big memory for me. But maybe I created this person. My third-grade teacher, Linda Kunhardt, was my favorite teacher. I’ve kept in touch with her over

From the artist: “There are so many songs where people, they got a good message, they’re saying things that needs to be said, but they abandoned the song.  Some people are willing to do that, but the balance is very important to me. So I wanted to go back and make sure the lyrics were

From the artist: “We’re suffocating as a people.  Every day, there’s a fear of being shot or killed or accused of something that we didn’t do. Freedom is not living in fear, and Black people have to live with that fear.” “I don’t understand how people don’t recognize what privilege is, and how we, as

With an urging beat and evocative animation, “The Wolf” brings addiction to raging life. The disease is personified both in the lyrics and the visuals, where it takes the form of a monstrous, relentless wolf on the hunt. But it isn’t all hopeless – the video subtly suggests that mutual support and cooperation with other

Since rocketing to fame, Lizzo has often been praised for championing body positivity by upending dominant ideals of health and beauty, which prioritize slim, white bodies. But Lizzo herself is unimpressed. “I’m sick of being an activist because I’m fat and Black. I want to be an activity because I’m intelligent, because I care about

Dreamville artist J.I.D provides his third track of 2021 with ‘Skegee’.   J.I.D talks about Tuskagee, Alabama – the city and it’s historically black university. J.I.D provides us with a history lesson within the lyrics with his calm and collected flow and references the infamous Tuskagee experiment. The Tuskagee experiment refers to the untreated Syphilis and

At the heart of Gotye’s “Eyes Wide Open” is love for his family’s “lost natural haven” in Victoria and a “subconscious fear of losing a place like that”. With eerie stop-motion and a bass line played on the Winton Musical Fence, “Eyes Wide Open” envisions a bleak, post-apocalyptic world ravaged by climate disaster, war, unchecked

“What is demagoguery, and where does it come from?” This is the question Colin Meloy of The Decemberists sought to explore in the single “Severed”. The lyrics keep this exploration fairly abstract, with the speaker spewing manipulative, incendiary rhetoric and descriptions that are common to all demagogues but exclusive to none. The video, on the

Chicago natives Vic Mensa and Chance The Rapper unite with Wyclef Jean, taking on the social and criminal justice system in this sentimental piece. Wyclef Jean provides a soulful and powerful chorus, along with Chance pouring out his message and feelings also. Vic Mensa starts and ends ‘Shelter’ with strong messages about society’s current events

Trae Tha Truth and Mysonne gather a range of versatile artists to express recent and on-going Black Live Matter events.‘Time For Change’ shows a range of flow while sharing an important message in the meantime. This 9 minute music video includes relevant and talented animated messages that we’ve come across during the social justice movement.

“Handlebars” is about the sheer power of human potential “to be destructive or to be creative”, according to Flobots frontman Jonny 5. Though the song emphasizes the danger of abusing that power, it can also be viewed as a call to put human ingenuity to more productive, positive use.

The Chicks’ brooding anthem “March March” is at once sweeping and specific in its call for social reform. Released during the swell of protests in the summer of 2020 sparked by the murder of George Floyd, the video puts the ongoing struggle for racial justice front and center by showing the names of hundreds of

With “Michael X” reggaeton artist Myke Towers illustrates that the issue of race isn’t confined to the continental US.  The Puerto Rico native recently expressed to grammy.com he felt compelled to take a stand on the issue “as a Latin artist who has been heavily influenced by Black culture.” Full translation: [Intro] We are oppressed,

Not long after YG’s feud with Tekashi 6ix9ine – ignited by reports that the latter turned informant for a reduced sentence and has become a notable Donald Trump supporter – the California-born rapper touches on his own experiences within the criminal justice system after his arrest for suspicion of robbery prior to the 2019 Grammy

JusPaul ride along thru Barry Farms. Pax City will often feature music that offers insight into the lives of others. One of our fundamental goals at this platform is to bridge gaps between communities, getting honest perspectives on life from a range of artists greatly assists that effort.

From the artist: “All we know is Trump has gotta go…We shot this video in secret in the dead of the night. PEace Chuck D and Flavor Flav”

In 2017 Sufjan Stevens wrote “Christ would be ashamed of us all,” . He was referring to the refugee crisis, days after the inauguration of Donald Trump. “The truest of ‘Americans,’” he said, “have either been destroyed by the white immigrant, incarcerated, isolated, held captive, or stolen and enslaved.” Even then, critics would speak of

The injustice and repression that marred Angola in his past became inspiration for this Manchester-based dark-electro artist. During the 1992 Angolan election, Nazar’s older sisters were forced to take shelter with foreign journalists to escape the tumult on the streets. The visuals from the video look like a dystopian Salvador Dali painting, which along with

Indie folk band Bon Iver’s “AUATC” immeidately brings memories of the hit 90’s song, “Shed a Little Light”, by James Taylor. The band put out a statement with this song that calls for people to support charities globally, locally, and nationwide. Read statement from band here.

The living legend drops this single from his new album King’s Disease. A flawlessly constructed homage to all things black. Enjoy.

Lil Baby contributes to the beautifully introspective hip-hop tracks coming forth since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Over three verses Baby spits at a lightning pace touching on the personal and the societal, projecting hope and fear, love and hate, clarity and confusion. It’s a master class and certainly will be one of

From the artist: “I wrote “I Can’t Breathe” ft MacGuyver five years ago after the tragic deaths of Eric Garner, Mike Brown, Trayvon Martin and so many other unarmed Black men, women and children. Five years later, this song is still relevant. It’s a song I never wanted to write, a song I wish I

Terrace Martin’s incredibly diverse background includes work with Kendrick, Snoop, Herbie Hancock and others helps him bring in a strong cast on this new track which features Denzel Curry and saxophonist Kamasi Washington. It’s a bleak picture, but as the message on the screen says: “The video to this song is happening right outside your

“Black Lives Matter,” a new track by the young Detroit rapper Teejayx6 was written in the days following the killing of George Floyd. While he no doubt intends on supporting the Black Lives Matter movement he also can’t ignore the inescapable fact that for him, slogans fall short: “Another black man just died on camera/But

The late icon found himself deeply troubled by the death of Freddie Gray. In response Prince wrote a tribute to the city that reflected on the disturbances seen across the nation in the last few years. From the artist: “The system is broken, it’s going to take the young people to fix it this time.

Atlanta’s own Daye Jack and Killer Mike linked on this track to reflect on the history of protests in response to police brutality aimed at African-American communities. From the video’s director David Gallardo: “The montage served as a way to show that despite the tragic subject matter, it brought people together from all walks of

In a situation eerily similar to the Kashief Browder story, Sandra Bland, 28, committed suicide in her jail cell following a wrongful detainment. A reminder that the injustices we see occurring throughout society as it relates to policing and criminal justice are far reaching and vast. From the artist, Dev Hynes: “I had a somewhat

From the artist: “I was told there was once a world where slaves communicated with each other via music, and tho I wasn’t present for that, the HipHop I fell in love with always encouraged me to do the same (Thank you Public Enemy)…. Let this act as an unfortunate reminder that times change and

From the artist: “The massacre at the Emanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina, in June is just the latest in a string of racially charged events that have broken my heart. There are a lot of things to fix in this world, but history says if we don’t address this canker, centuries in the

“Glory” is the Oscar Award winning song from the Movie Selma, a film from Ava DuVernay chronicling the 1965 voting right marches from Selma to Montgomery. Despite it’s historical origins, the gospel-infused song is unfortunately just as relevant today.

Vic Mensa hits heavy with this dark pop track about children being told they were going to a better place only to be separated from there parents and placed in cages.  It plays like a feature track from a movie about a dystopian future-verse where this happens actually happens.  Sad overall, and I think he

Dutch electronic artist AREA21 hit us with a hip-hop track from the perspective of extraterrestrials hovering around our planet and recording what they see.  Maejor details some of the wrongdoings he sees happening on our planet, along with the hope that change can come.  Martin Garrix accompanies these messages with spacey trap, bass and hip-hop

The Zambian singer-songwriter and rapper describes “OMG” and her artistry to Pitchfork in the best way possible: “I personally believe that people who live on the continent have a duty towards their family in the diaspora: re-teach them our culture, our language, our spirituality, our ways, and give us back to our people. For me

Grandson has made no secrets about his source of inspiration for this Rage Against the Machine cover….Tom Morello. A statement from Grandson: “The intention was to juxtapose a story of Mexican migration/indentured servitude with Delta Deep South American blues as a commentary on slave labor and the perversion of the American Dream. What’s more American

This visually stunning Sean Evans video is a futuristic take on the story of labor activist Joe Hill who was killed by a firing squad in 1915. A statement from Tom Morello: “Revolutionary labour troubadour Joe Hill was murdered by a Utah firing squad for a crime he did not commit. They pinned a heart

Quelle Chris has been around for some time, and it’s likely you haven’t been listening to him enough. “Obamacare” isn’t a bad place to start as you don’t hear many metaphors being pulled from healthcare policies, but as Quelle says “I’d like to think of my music as free healthcare for all”. He also gets

Vancouver-based Native North American rap duo (“Young D” Metz and Quinton “Yung Trybez” Nyce) hail from the Haisla Nation and return with Bolsen with a call to action. A statement from Snotty Nose Rez Kids: “‘Creator Made an Animal’ is our way of paying homage to the place that we call home as our spirits

Putin’s archenemies are back with MARA 37 with an eerie tune about a dystopian world created by unchecked abuses against our environment.  In a lead up to the release of the video, the group made a series of guerrilla campaigns according to their website.  In an open letter to Putin and his “cronies” from Nadya Tolokonnikova:

The Killers along with director Spike Lee take a look at the definition of not only what it means to be an American, but what do we really mean when we describe ourselves as the “Land of the Free” when faced with the current political realities.

Gary Clark Jr. experienced a lot of racism growing up in the American south and ‘This Land’ is a testimony to some of those incidents and emotions.  To the Rolling Stone Gary Clark Jr. described his youth as “getting dog shit in the mailbox, people writing ‘nigger’ on my fence outside my parent’s house, riding

Jessie Reyez gets to the heart of the shifting laws around U.S. asylum system and it’s affect of family, life, and love. Smooth and insightful, Jessie asks us to face the personal toll our politics can take on all individuals.

Riot grill pioneers Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) and Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile) lend their vocals to a parody of the 1980’s film 9-5 starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton. The film is a very well suited metaphor of pay inequality and a fun way to make a serious statement.

On December 28th, 2016 there was an incident of police brutality that took place in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. “Children” was written in response to this incident and showcases the response of youth communities to these incidents.

“You made me change my f’ing name!” Bobby Sessions lets loose on the built-up aggressions that can manifest itself in a people who’ve experienced centuries of racism. Tough visuals with no-holds-barred lyrics take the stage in this political track.

Hurray For The Riff Raff give us this piano driven track showcasing life for Puerto Ricans in New York as well as the hurricane ravaged island in the aftermath of Maria. An inspiring tune about struggle, resilience, and marching forward.

IDLES expertly use archival footage over this punk track to examine the theme of masculinity and some of the damaging ideologies that have been passed down thru the generations. This track also throws a spotlight on the hurtful consequences to both men and women from boys becoming enslaved to the ever-present concept of being a

Mudhoney’s sardonic humor is on full display here in this brutal indictment of the dark underbelly of social media and the lengths people will go to in search for ‘likes’.

Childish Gambino puts together one of the most definitive moments in the history of political art since the 1960’s. Expert satirical, clever lyrics, and a very danceable beat makes a profound statement about the perception of being black in America versus the reality.

Jorja Smith had such belief in this anti-policy brutality track that her team rereleased the tune on Smith’s 2018 debut album Lost & Found.

Mavis Staples presents a very soulful track referencing the removal of Confederate statues and what they possibly should be replaced with.

This haunting dance tune portrays a heaven featuring a sexually abusive St. Peter. Although primarily tied to the abuses committed by the Catholic Church, this song makes a statement about the abuses of many who are in positions of power.

War on Women tells the story of enslaved black women Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey who were experimented on by James Marion Sims. He is widely viewed as the founding father of modern gynecology. The video incorporates images related to Sims and the three women he violated. The statue honoring Sims was removed around the time

Miguel puts a spotlight on the border crisis and detention centers in particular in “Now”. The music video was shot at a #SchoolsNotPrisons rally near the Adelanto High Desert Detention Center.

From Pink’s seventh album, Beautiful Trauma, this lead single paints a very bleak picture of what she sees as a broken America. The lyrics are vague enough to apply to any sort of injustice, but Pink tips her hand by introducing visuals of the Republican National Convention at the top of the video. We see

Priests have come to the point where they are completely dissatisfied with the electoral college system and the arbitrary nature of American democracy. We understand. PTTP.

Powered by the strength of lead singer Victoria Ruiz’s voice, the Downtown Boys take aim at the idea of the “Great Wall” that was campaigned on during the 2016 election.

A statement from the artist about this hip-hop video says it best: “We’re releasing this video a year to the day of the election of the garbage king. May our national nightmare end sometime soon.”

“Supa-cala fascist, racist, espi-ala-tazors.” People focused on her mention of Rihanna and Madonna in this track, but a single listen and you’ll know precisely who she’s taking aim at with this political lyricism.

Micro-agressions are laced throughout the beginning of the song as a cleverly produced baseline and beat take hold. Oh and if you want to learn about her culture you need to pay her.

The latino soul group challenges the idea that freedom isn’t free, a concept and ideology that’s been at the center of America’s hyper-militarization and foreign policy for years.

This track from Mac McCaughan was recorded for the Battle Hymns compiliation CD, which benefitted Planned Parenthood, The ACLU, and 350.org.

In “The Heart Part 4” Kendrick offers up a dis track with multiple targets at once, an unknown rapper, Donald Trump, and society at large.

Joey Bada$$ takes us a introspective journey through the black experience in modern day America.  The anger, the confusion, and the desire for change is all laid down carefully under undeniably politically charged lyrics.

Ziggy conjures up his father’s spirit with this undeniably positive tune about a world revolution based on peace and brotherly (and sisterly) love.

The Jamaican native changes up the visuals with this artistic lyric video about the brutal reality of the endless cycle of violence between the police and shottas.

The very first track from the Conflict Cables music video mixtape features Born I with a autobiographical piece about coming up in nation’s capital. PTTP will often feature music that offers insight into the lives of others. As one of our fundamental goals at this platform is to bridge gaps between communities, getting honest perspectives on

Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder present the official music video for “Bangers” (Remix) from MK Asante, Uzi, and Nottz. 9th opens with commentary about the power of music for oppressed people and PTTP couldn’t agree more. It is this belief that drives this very project. Some clever imagery also strings this video together and reminds

Henrietta “Etta” Bond is a British singer-songwriter and the first signing to OddChild Music. “Seen and Never Heard” is one of Etta’s boldest offerings to date. An empowerment track for individuals who don’t conform to societal obsessions with perfect bodies, IG posts, likes, comments, and so on.

MILCK’s “Quiet” may be more aptly titled “I won’t be quiet”, and we don’t want her to as this song became one of the more impactful protest/political songs in recent memory. This updated video features new visuals from flash mobs filmed during the Women’s March on Washington.

“Unruly”, the visually clever offering shot entirely on VHS from East London grime legends D Double E and Footsie, takes us on a banging ride thru London’s gritty Bow district, a famous area that has birthed some genre’s greatest artists. The Bow District is to London and Grime what the Bronx was to the US

The Texas’ post-hardcare group returns from a long absence to release their first track in over 10 years. “Governed By Contagions” acts as almost a warning against political passivity, giving us a bleak picture of an urban dystopia ruled by unchecked despots, dictators, and war criminals.

PTTP favorites Killer Mike and El-P seem to continually tackle complex social issues head-on in a plethora of titles and “Close Your Eyes (And Count To F—)” is no different. In statement to the Huffington Post, El-P describes it best: “this is a vision of a seemingly never-ending struggle whose participants are pitted against each

M.I.A. has a long history of speaking about the trails and tribulations of refugees and does so from her own experience as a refugee fleeing the war-torn Sri Lanka and emigrating to London when she was 10. This video features real people and refugees from camps in the south of India where Sri Lankan Tamils

The iconic punk band is no stranger to social issues and “Bang Bang” is no different, mixing elements of the band’s early punk days with some of the style of their politically motivated albums. This song was inspired by the mass shootings that continue to plague our country and is written from the viewpoint of

In “Mexican Chef” the powerful singer/songwriter satirically destroys America’s endless hypocritical treatment of Latinos alluding to their almost ubiquitous presence in the country’s work force.