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SANTO DOMINGO.– In the history of Dominican music, exponents have always used their genres to unite, with their voice, to social causes. Currently, it has not been the exception.
Recently, the urban artist Shelow Shaq presented his new song “Ta de pinga”, which, with its eccentric touch and characteristic humor, lists some problems that affect the well-being of Dominican society and the moral and ethical shifts that are experienced daily.
But this has not been the only urban artist who has used their voice to join the cause. De Último Minuto presents a list of other exponents who, at different times, have supported the citizen outcry.
Despite the fact that these artists are often judged for some personal situations, that does not negate that urban artists like Lápiz Conciente, Vakeró, Rochy RD, La Materialista, Black Jonas Point, El Poeta Callejero, Brasa, among many others, have supported their people in difficult times.
One who has always had the courage to express himself and raise his voice on social issues is Lápiz Conciente, who in songs like “Yo soy papá” and “Señor presiden”, among others, has manifested and protested against the scourges of this society.
The “Singer of the Rappers”, Vakeró, released the song “Hombre gris”, causing a stir at the time, as it was dedicated to the police.
The song addresses another delicate and highly criticized issue for years: the habit of some police officers to ask for money from citizens they detain in the streets. Likewise, it highlights the fear that the population feels when having to deal with a "grey man".
Among urban women, La Materialista stands out, who has sometimes acted as the voice of the people through her songs. One of her songs is “Mundo oscuro”, where she portrayed the negative side of the corruption present in various sectors of the country.
Following the success of “16 de mayo”, El Poeta Callejero once again lashed out against the system that only affects the vulnerable and less privileged with his song “Rosado”.
This theme, a kind of continuation of “May 16th”, was released in 2020, when the country was experiencing one of the most intense presidential elections of recent times.
The singer-songwriter Brasa "threw fire" with the song "White-collar thief", a harsh critique of politicians who only seek to profit when they take public office.
On the other hand, Black Jonas Point highlighted in “El tirador” how impotence and frustration have led many citizens to take justice into their own hands, after reporting cases to the authorities and being ignored.
In “Llamado a la patria”, a collaboration of several artists, another important social critique was made.
