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The Coup
The Coup
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Genres: Hip-Hop, Alternative Rap, Hardcore Rap, Underground Rap, Political Rap
Active: 80's, 90's, 2000's
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Biography
The Coup were one of the most overtly political bands in rap history. Formed in the early '90s, the Coup were obviously influenced by the black power rhetoric of "conscious" rappers like Public Enemy and KRS-One, but they were perhaps even more inspired by a heavy-duty, leftist reading list that included %Marx and %Mao. Lead rapper/producer Boots (born Raymond Riley) was involved in political activism long before he was a musician; his fervent dedication to social change was the overriding influence on every Coup album. Second rapper E-Roc and DJ Pam the Funkstress rounded out the trio.
Discography
Release: April 24, 2006
Label: Epitaph
Release: November 6, 2001
Label: 75 Ark, Epitaph, Tommy Boy