As much as I love me some danceable music (evident, no?), I also have an affinity for the hardcore politically fueled rap that comes from Harlem rapper Immortal Technique.


Some say he's too angry. I say he's got a damn voice and he's not afraid to use it.

The first single which shares the title of the album is a lyrical feast.

He spits: I'm from where they too pussy to come film Survivor / and they murder Coca-Cola union organizers

Track is below which is a direct MySpace and has some hype on the beginning of it promoting both the album release and the RtB Tour. If you can look past that (lasts all of 5-6 seconds) it's highly recommended that you jump on this.

It's been about 3 years of waiting, but Immortal Technique's new album, The 3rd World, will be released on June 24, 2008. Coinciding with the, ImmTech performs at Highline Ballroom that evening as well, before departing as a part of the nationwide Rock the Bells Tour. (which hits Jones Beach on August 3.)

mp3: Immortal Technique - The 3rd World
mp3: Immortal Technique - Point of No Return