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Chicago Rappers Unite; Remake 'Self Destruction'

Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:26 PM | 32 comments

By Tai Saint Louis

A group of Chicago rappers have come together to create the second modern take on the 1989 empowerment posse cut “Self-Destruction.”

The new version, released yesterday (Dec 19), features Syleena Johnson, Twista, Crucial Conflict, Phil G, Kenny Bogus, Straw, Pugs Atomz, and KRS-One, who’s Stop The Violence Movement inspired the original song.

“Self Destruction 2009” was organized by CoalMine Music executive Joanne Coalman, once an active member of the Chicago division of Stop The Violence.

The song was recorded as a deterrent to the rising crime statistics in Chicago, which saw a 2.9 percent in crime indexes from January to August of this year, as compared to the same time frame in 2009.

The song is now available for free online.

Earlier this year, KRS-One re-launched his Stop The Violence campaign by uniting over 55 artists in LA to record “Self-Construction.”

The song featured contributions by David Banner, The Game, Ne-Yo, Talib Kweli, Method Man, Styles P, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Cassidy, MC Lyte and 50 Cent.

Comments

	Eight Mile Road Music News » Chicago Rappers Unite; Remake ‘Self Destruction’ said: PingBack from http://eightmileroad.com/?p=7235 December 21, 2008 5:52 PM
	lamarrion said: That's wassup. It's a shame that 20yrs after the first one we still gotta go back and make another one. Anytime you gotts to remake a song about stopping the violence something ain't right. December 21, 2008 5:54 PM
	Mr.WickedJones said: niggas do the same shit with the same results. I think we have to hit rockbottom like a crackhead b4 we can change. December 21, 2008 5:55 PM
	MRGODBYROAD said: GOOD LOOK! SELF DESTRUCTION AND WE'RE ALL IN THE SAME GANG ARE CLASSICS................HOWEVER 20 YEARS LATER ITS A DAMN SHAME WE STILL MAKIN SONGS LIKE THIS. STILL GODD LOOK! December 21, 2008 6:22 PM
	Haughville said: great song....but the message never soaked in even in '89, we need more than songs...i applaud the effort tho, the brothas in the chi are really burnin' each other in crazy numbers......smh December 21, 2008 6:53 PM
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	Remake of HipHop Classic: Self Destruction 2009 « Dumbworld said: PingBack from http://dumbworldorder.wordpress.com/2008/12/22/remake-of-hiphop-classic-self-destruction-2009/ December 21, 2008 7:10 PM
	getmoney2 said: Behind the scenes of the video shoot http://www.myghettotv.com December 21, 2008 7:12 PM
	Sovietnam said: "Heavy's at the door so there'll be no BUM-RUSHING!" AND... "I never ever ran from the klu klux klan so i shouldnt have to run from a BLACK MAN" December 21, 2008 7:21 PM
	MR.100STACKZ said: "I never ever ran from the klu klux klan so i shouldnt have to run from a BLACK MAN"- SO TRUE IT'S A SHAME THAT BLACK PEOPLE ARE KILLING EACH OTHER THE WHITE MAN DONT GOTTA HANG US NO MORE, CAUSE WE HANGIN OURSELVES AND PUTTING THE GUN TO OUR BROTHERS December 21, 2008 7:44 PM
	crooksak said: PROPS TO MY MAN PUGZ ATOMZ FOR GETTIN ON THIS HISTORICAL JOINT. PUGZ!! HOLLA AT ME DOG!! PEACE December 21, 2008 7:48 PM
	MAINE MAN said: Just like dude said...I support the efforts, but the majority of the rappers who contributed to this song glorify violence by telling rapping about shit they did or didn't do. Most rappers speak more negative than positive that gives the listener and unbalanced diet... I think thats where the problem begins...We can't rap bout I have keys for the low and I average 40 murders and album then turn around and scream Stop the Violence...Shit don't make sense! IMO if you speak on violence make sure you rap about the other side of the coin..Don't always focus on the negative. Tell about the consequences and the reprucussions of living that fast life...Our children are dying slow.. December 21, 2008 7:59 PM
	MAINE MAN said: Just like dude said...I support the efforts, but the majority of the rappers who contributed to this song glorify violence by telling rapping about shit they did or didn't do. Most rappers speak more negative than positive that gives the listener and unbalanced diet... I think thats where the problem begins...We can't rap bout I have keys for the low and I average 40 murders and album then turn around and scream Stop the Violence...Shit don't make sense! IMO if you speak on violence make sure you rap about the other side of the coin..Don't always focus on the negative. Tell about the consequences and the reprucussions of living that fast life...Our children are dying slow.. December 21, 2008 8:00 PM
	T-DUB said: FOR ONCE, I have read comments that have ALL come across positive and strong! Good job ahh community.... December 21, 2008 8:35 PM
	TheKillingJoke said: Applaud the effort, but it's gonna take more than a song to get people to chill. It didn't work 20 years ago, what makes you think it's gonna work now. You know where it starts: the home. Some of these parents ain't parenting their kids, so they grow up running wild, causing havoc in the world. I see it first hand, these little young mothers think it's cute to have their kids throwing up sets, wearing all red. The school teachers and principals telling them in conferences that their child is acting up and the first thing the parent does is wild out on the teacher, like their kids are such angels. Then they grow up with no boundaries or discipline, and when they get locked up or shot behind some nonsense, then it's "Oh, my baby never hurt nobody, he was such a good boy". Negro please. If some of these kids got their ass whupped at home, they wouldn't be running the streets getting into shit. I grew up in the projects during the 80's and seen wild shit, but my Moms taught us about self-respect and integrity. So it starts at the home. It's gonna take more than some songs to fix the problem. December 21, 2008 8:47 PM
	theillseed said: why dont ya post the song AHH? come on.... and a song is a good step fwd, esp for 08 hip hop. i do agree with killing joke, these kids need a good strap and parents that care. December 21, 2008 9:03 PM
	Illmatic T said: im just asking would kanye still considered to be a rapper after his last album? December 21, 2008 9:04 PM
	mr.201973 said: I-IGHT http://www.amalgamdigital.com/artist-details.aspx?id=2119 December 21, 2008 9:25 PM
	poe said: let's hear some of this music! December 21, 2008 10:09 PM
	kingbaba1 said: That's what's up!!! Shout out to Twista and Puzlee Atoms, I see y'all!!! December 21, 2008 10:15 PM
	n.e.n.o.s. said: DO YOU ROB THE RICH AND GIVE TO THE POOR? December 21, 2008 10:21 PM
	DrDahnDahlas said: UNFORTUNATELY, THERE WILL ALWAYS BE VIOLENCE IN THIS WORLD AS LONG AS THERE ARE POOR & UNDEREDUCATED PEOPLE AND KIDS HAVING KIDS... December 21, 2008 10:53 PM
	junclassic said: Proud of yall Chi-Town! Yall did what NY and Cali simply cannot do... Yall Unified!! Good work. ATL need to do a version now... then Houston... all the Hip Hop meccas should have versions. Then put it out and donate sales to charities such as kids seeing incarcerated parents and guns for cameras and other analogous philanthropy... http://www.myspace.com/junclassic December 21, 2008 11:03 PM
	rganalphabro said: This is a great idea. Props to all who participated. I wonder if Ye,Common or Fest were asked to get on. What about Da Brat? Oh yeah, she didn't stop the violence. December 22, 2008 12:03 AM
	chocolate1 said: Good look fareal... December 22, 2008 1:24 AM
	loch121 said: AHH I NEED TO BE ON BREEDING GROUND OR THE MUSIC PAGE! CLICK MY NAME AND LISTEN TO LOCH'S MIXTAPE THE LAST FLIP AND CHECK OUT MY VIDEOS "WEIRDEST WEIRDO","HUSTLA'S PRAYER",AND "LUMBER UP" ON MYSPACE.COM/LOCH121 AND YOUTUBE.COM/LOCHOFMCEO.FEEL FREE TO LEAVE ME A COMMENT.AND CHECK OUT MYSPACE.COM/SHUTDOWNKINGZSDK TO HEAR MORE OF LOCH'S MUSIC WITH HIS CREW SDK. December 22, 2008 8:31 AM
	Savy_Da_Boss said: What up JOANNE! Coalmine Music!!! December 22, 2008 8:48 AM
	dfresh4life said: That's a good Look, the Chi needs it right now. Too much violence out here right now!!! December 22, 2008 9:07 AM
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	CoalMine Music said: The producer of this song, Grant Parks has it up for download myspace.com/grantparks December 22, 2008 10:29 AM
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