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1) Prophets of Rage is an American rap rock supergroup. Formed in 2016, the group consists of three members of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave (bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello, and drummer Brad Wilk), two members of Public Enemy (DJ Lord and rapper Chuck D), and rapper B-Real of Cypress Hill.
Morello declared to Rolling Stone: "We're an elite task force of revolutionary musicians determined to confront this mountain of election year bullshit, and confront it head-on with Marshall stacks blazing."
The band's name derives from the title of the Public Enemy song "Prophets of Rage" from its 1988 album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. To coincide with the band's protest performance at the Republican National Convention, it released its debut single, titled "Prophets of Rage". The band played its first live show on January 20, 2016.
From May 2016 through October 2016, the band embarked on a North American tour, dubbed the "Make America Rage Again Tour". The set list combined the catalogues of each of the band members' current and former groups, as well as new material written by the band. There is a "Make the World Rage Again" tour scheduled for 2017.
An EP The Party’s Over was released on August 19, 2016. Alongside the songs Prophets of Rage and The Party’s Over, the EP contains live cover versions of the songs "Killing in the Name" (Rage Against the Machine), "Shut 'Em Down" (Public Enemy) and "No Sleep 'til Cleveland", a rework of "No Sleep 'til Brooklyn" by the Beastie Boys. The EP was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
On June 1, 2017, the band released a single with accompanying music video for the track "Unfuck the World" from their album Prophets of Rage released September 15, 2017 on CD and vinyl. The band released the second single from the album titled "Living on the 110" on July 11, 2017. On July 22, 2017, the band released the third single, "Radical Eyes".
2) Rico Pabón has kept his soul intact through music as the lead member of Prophets of Rage (POR) and as MC for San Francisco Bay Area Afro-Latin Hip Hop band Agua Libre (formerly O-Maya). 1994 saw the first release from POR, No More Patience. In 1997, after the release of their sophomore offering, Brand New World, POR seemed poised for a national breakthrough. Their single, Memories, was in heavy rotation at urban radio stations around the country, including San Francisco's KMEL. Unfortunately, despite airplay and critical acclaim, national prominence eluded the group as their music was buried in the rubble of music industry restructuring.
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3) Prophets of Rage was founded by Ewol in K-Town(Kaiserslautern), Germany in 1992. He later invited Yeti as a member and finally Styxx 1993. They released their experimental hip hop debut album, Unite or Perish in 1994. They toured with Megavier ( The Fantastic Four and Megalomaniacs). IN 1996, without Yeti; Ewol, Styxx, added Cave Dave on bass, Sebo on guitar, and Jules on drums. DJ AMIR and DJ SHADOW HELD IT DOWN!! They released their second album, Zen Gravy in 1997 with Four Music. This time around there were features including DJ Amir of Dungeon Mastaz. The album was once again experimental hip hop with a band backing them up on tour with Coolio and Coolen Saue. They helped change the German hip hop scene with their advanced styles of rhyming and sharp production. Additional production and moral support came from DJ. Shadow.
Hail To the Chief
Prophets of Rage Lyrics
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Hovering over
Looking over the shoulder
Suspense suspect
Who got next game
Hanging us by the necks
Hold onto your purses and wallets
Show no shame, no malice
Wondering who's this new Alice
Check check 1-2 1-2
Alabama Indiana
They be coming around asking
Who the fuck is you?
He be coming around that mountain
How the West was won
Mother fucker didn't ever run
Hero here he come
All hail to the chief
Who came in the name of a thief
To cease peace
He'll be comin' around that mountain
He'll be comin' around that mountain
He'll be comin' around that mountain
He'll be comin' around that mountain
All hail to the chief
Who came in the name of a thief
To cease peace
And he didn't even run
And he didn't even run
And he didn't even run
And he didn't even run
They lie when they say we matter
Lies of a whole new chapter
Smile when you meet your master
Lookin' in the eye of the rapture
They lie when they say we matter
Some rather believe in a liar
Pride in the heart of believers
While the city ignites like a fire
While ya life hangs in the balance
The innocent caught in the violence
Silence everybody that ain't like us
Devising words to divide us
Fear in the heart of the millions
One percent with their billions
Savage politicians got the whole world ripe for the pickin'
All hail to the chief
Who came in the name of a thief
To cease peace
He'll be comin' around that mountain
He'll be comin' around that mountain
He'll be comin' around that mountain
He'll be comin' around that mountain
All hail to the chief
Who came in the name of a thief
To cease peace
And he didn't even run
And he didn't even run
And he didn't even run
And he didn't even run
666 666 suspense
Sick sick sick sick sick sick suspense
666 666 suspense
Sick sick sick sick sick sick
Here he come
Here he come
Here he come
All hail to the chief
Who came in the name of a thief
To cease peace
He'll be comin' around that mountain
He'll be comin' around that mountain
He'll be comin' around that mountain
He'll be comin' around that mountain
All hail to the chief
Who came in the name of a thief
To cease peace
And he didn't even run
The song "Hail to the Chief" by Prophets of Rage is an intense commentary on the current political climate in the United States. The song is a direct attack on the current administration and its policies. The first verse describes an ominous figure "hovering over" and "looking over the shoulder" of the people. This can be seen as a reference to the government's surveillance programs, which many feel are an invasion of privacy. The lyrics then go on to describe a "new Wallace" - a reference to segregationist Alabama governor George Wallace - who is "hanging us by the necks." This line suggests that the current administration is oppressing people and limiting their freedoms.
The chorus of the song is a play on the traditional American patriotic song "Hail to the Chief," which is played to announce the arrival of the President of the United States. However, in this song, the refrain "All hail to the chief" is followed by the ironic line "who came in the name of a thief." This line suggests that the current administration has come to power through illegitimate means. The song ends with the line "He didn't even run," which may refer to allegations that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election to ensure Donald Trump's victory.
Overall, "Hail to the Chief" is a powerful statement on the current state of American politics, calling out the government's policies and the way in which they have come to power.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold it
Stop what you're doing
Hovering over
Bearing down on us
Looking over the shoulder
Paranoia, feeling watched
Suspense suspect
Feeling uncertain, uneasy
Who got next game
Who is in power next?
Hanging us by the necks
Oppression and tyranny
Hold onto your purses and wallets
Expect corruption, greed
By George, he's the new Wallace
Reference to segregationist governor of Alabama
Show no shame, no malice
Unapologetic, no remorse
Wondering who's this new Alice
Confusion, inquiry into the new leader
Check check 1-2 1-2
Preparing to speak out
Alabama Indiana
States with a history of racial tension and violence
They be coming around asking
Asking for affirmation, support
Who the fuck is you?
Confrontational inquiry, a challenge
He be coming around that mountain
The inevitable leader is coming
How the West was won
Execution through power and destruction
Mother fucker didn't ever run
Not afraid to pursue dominance
Hero here he come
Sarcastic reference to a dangerous leader
All hail to the chief
Irony in glorifying a controversial leader
Who came in the name of a thief
Entered power through corrupt means
To cease peace
Intentionally causing disturbance, chaos
And he didn't even run
Not afraid to cling to power despite backlash
They lie when they say we matter
People deemed unimportant, neglected
Lies of a whole new chapter
Dissemination of falsehoods
Smile when you meet your master
Submission to those in power
Lookin' in the eye of the rapture
Confronting the end of the world as we know it
Some rather believe in a liar
Those who buy into deception
Pride in the heart of believers
Blind allegiance
While the city ignites like a fire
Civil unrest
While ya life hangs in the balance
Feeling of danger and uncertainty
The innocent caught in the violence
Affect on civilians
Silence everybody that ain't like us
Oppression and intolerance
Devising words to divide us
Fueling unrest and disharmony
Fear in the heart of the millions
Taking advantage of widespread anxiety
One percent with their billions
The wealthy and powerful ruling over the masses
Savage politicians got the whole world ripe for the pickin'
Leaders taking advantage of the vulnerable and uninformed
666 666 suspense
Evil, satanic reference
Sick sick sick sick sick sick suspense
Disturbed and unsettling
Here he come
Reference to the ominous leader
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Timothy Commerford, Louis M. Freeze, Thomas B. Morello, Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, Brad J. Wilk
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Julopolo
2:34 Best moment of the album. Brad Wilk's killing it on the drums.
Brent Roopchandsingh
Man I just love what Tom Morello does. A genius in his own style.
John Manning
Timmy C's bass riffs are friggin outstanding. in the verses, that groove is AWESOME!
Yoshi Obermeyer
I wished that these guys would have put their minds together much earlier, two of the greatest MCs of all times and the best groovin' band finally in one team! Awesome shitkicking stuff!
Laura Kennedy
I grew up in Vegas never understanding this fucked up reality. I thank you for being there as music when I was young and thank you for being here again now. Full force!!!
Rivera
Esse som é do caralho. Muito bom ver esses caras de volta ao jogo.
JelliKit
2:59 there’s no words to describe how I love this part.
JC0525 Tzeni
Bravo! Your fearlessness is applauded! I believe your voice and it's message is opening the eyes of many have been living blind. Prophets, don't ever stop your work , you've all been blessed with amazing talents and strength. ✊️.
Brady B
Trumpflake
John Manning
B Real hits it so hard at 1:24. LOVE it!