Magnificent Abolitionist - 12 Jewelz (Knowledge and Freedom)(2013)

Dead Prez, Public Enemy, Immortal Technique and X-Clan... just some group names that come to mind when you think of conscious, political hip hop. It's 2013, enter Magnificent Abolitionist! This album is a collaboration between Magnificent Ruffians (Elevated Ruffians) and Antahlyzah. The crew came together after hearing each others' works and realized that they share an active interest in the frustrations and concerns of the African-American community and other marginalized minorities. Antahlyzah joins forces with true lyrical extremist Magnificent Ruffians and together they combine to form the revolutionary "Magnificent Abolitionist". This album is a dedication to our ancestors who paved the way for you to be hearing this now. This album examines the beautiful struggle, trials and tribulation, and the liberation of the slave mentality of those stuck in the mainstream matrix. Real Hip hop, boom bap to the core, these three legendary emcees are a breath of fresh air to a Culture which has been tainted by a sea of lost souls who lost their path. Long live the Magnificent Abolitionist!!!