Immortal technique 3rd world
“They might even have a Black president but he’s useless because he does not even control the economy, stupid.” In reality, they are controlled by imperialist capital: Third World states have nominal independence. Just because Third World states are led by non-Whites does not mean that Whites aren’t still pulling the strings. Tech also addresses neo-colonial, comprador rulers in the Third World. For the same reasons, this song is a notch above Tech’s previous work. This is definitely a notch above the Amerika-first, chauvinist current in the Amerikan so-called left. It is doubtful that Immortal Technique has a consistent, worked out view on the labor aristocracy, but, at times, his lyrics are internationalist. “Revolution will come where I’m from, the Third-World son” couldn’t be more correct. It’s very rare, if not unprecedented, that a rapper focuses his attention on the Third-World. Its calculated, tongue-in-cheek humor is impeccable and guaranteed to grab the attention of anyone within a listening distance. There isn’t really anything negative to say about this particular track. This will be a hit among hip-hop fans nationwide as Rock the Bells tour commences this summer. Musically, the track is in the top of its class. It’s refreshing to hear something from Tech that doesn’t mention the Illuminati, George Bush or the word “faggot.” DJ Green Lantern’s cutting-edge production and Tech’s mesmerizing, lyrical wizardry combine to produce an agitational sucker punch. The track samples 'Duel of the Fates', composed by John Williams for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. He uses his place of birth as his frame of reference, prefixing lines with “where I’m from,” referring to Peru-his birthplace. ''The 3rd World' is a track by Immortal Technique, from the mixtape/street album of the same name. Tech describes the grim realities of the Third-World to his predominately-Western audience in jarring detail. One of the opening lines is “from where police brutality’s not half as nice, it makes the hood in Amerika look like paradise,” underscoring the stark contrast between the situation faced in the First-World and the Third-World. The latest single, which happens to be the title track, is pretty self-explanatory.
His new album/mixtape, The 3rd World, drops June 24th. Immortal Technique comes back blasting after a four-year hiatus. Here is an excellent review from the Monkey Smashes Heaven blog: