Using the power of music to promote liberty - The Ancap rap by Eric July

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"Your ideas ain't as good as you say, if they need to be enforced by the state, okay?"

Often we ask ourselves what we can do to bring about a free society faster. Many of us are accused of "just talking", but not actually doing something to promote the message of liberty and freedom. Eric July does this, however, by putting his rap talent to great use. He is the lead artist of the band Backwordz and he also raps by himself in some of his videos on youtube.

Since I discovered Eric's and Backwordz's music two weeks ago, I've listened to this song at least five times a day. It's catchy, has a good flow, and the lyrics are exceptionally powerful. My favorite part of this song is the last verse:

Existence of the state is immoral.
You’re bending on your knees for who is wrong. Not surprising.
Claim to be humanitarian, but ideas are forced by the monopoly of violence, it’s fake.
For the government to give it must take.
The social contract is what you say?
But wait — I gave you no consent to take my wage.
So that means that that’s not a voluntary exchange.
You stole from me! Your money is your money.
I don’t owe you a dime just 'cause you exist.
Not ish, so get over it! Admit it, your ideas ain’t as good as you say,
If they need to be enforced by the state, OK?

Find all lyrics HERE.

This part of the song puts the message of liberty forward in a very understandable way. It is simple, yet extremely powerful.

I suggest you all check out his other rap videos (there's even an ancap rap part 2!) on his youtube channel and if you like metal, check out Backwordz on youtube as well. The band also makes music that is centered around anarchy and liberty.

Please let me know if you know about other great artists who write about liberty like Eric July and Backwordz! I'd love to expand my music library with similar music like this. And, for now, enjoy this song!

Note: this is not my video. Full credit goes to Eric July.