4th of July. What a spectacle! 237 years after the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independce and here we are living the American dream spending over $302 million on fabricated flags, $231 million in fireworks, and over one billion dollars on beer as a nation. 'Merica, am I right!?
While all the songs with the word 'America' in my iTunes library aren't exactly the most positive, there are countless blessings that come with living in the United States. Whatever your opinion on the U.S., everyone likes some good tunes, a good warm day, and colorful explosions in the sky! Go celebrate our nations birthday!
First up: Lupe Fiasco is so politically conscious and socially charged! Substance instead of bragging about cars, money, and girls is something I can get behind. Armed with impressive lyricism and a message, Lupe kills it. Enjoy!
'American Terrorist III' is an epic song and especially relevant with recent NSA revelations and America's perception of terrorism.
Hip-hop really seems to capture America the best. Edgy and rebellious enough to speak its mind, and complex enough to convey real issues, Hip-hop bleeds America. I posted 'Goodnight America' last September here, but it has the word 'America', and you can't argue with that Langston Hughes sample and lyrics from Adele!
Macklemore takes a lighter, more fun-loving take on America, with an epic "Merica!!!!" song. Hilarious in it's ridiculousness (and it's infinite grains of truth) 'American' is the quintessential 4th of July song. If you're not clapping your hands to this song you're a terrorist. So great! Let Aberdeen Washington flippin preach his ignant' hilarity! Absurdly great video too!
And just to maintain my indie cred: Portugal. The Man's 'So American' is an awesome song. This 'La Blogotheque' Take Away Show is truly great! They use a guitar, and ALL the other instrumentation is stuff they found in a coffee shop!!!!! Epic!
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