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October 7, 2008

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Audio: Conscious Rap Songs

One knock against hip hop is the lack of conscious music, says its critics. Here are some sound clips of songs that fall into that category.

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    "The Message"

     
     
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    "Jesus Walks"

     
     
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    "U.N.I.T.Y."

     
     
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    "What Would I Do" by Jean Grae

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    "Criminal Minded"

     
     
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    "The Sixth Sense"

     
     
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    "The Light"

     
     
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    "Where Do We Go"

     
     
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    "Dear Mama"

     
     
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    "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy

     
     
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    "Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos" by Public Enemy

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