One of the most respected outfits in hip hop, Dead Prez are bringing their signature sound to Sydney for the first time in years. Following in the footsteps of Public Enemy, KRS-One and 2pac, they utilise brilliant, banging tunes to address the impact of unthinking consumerism, rampant sexism and homophobia in hip hop. Their signature tune, 'Hip Hop', is an incredible example of their fiercely intelligent art — the perfect answer to all that crass, commercial crap about cars, chains and clubs. Taking inspiration from the life and social activism of Malcolm X, the duo have released two proper albums, two underground mix-tapes and two solo albums of street level political hip-hop that is heavily aligned with challenging the status quo. Joining them at The Metro Theatre this December is the unmatchable Genesis Owusu and up-and-coming hop hip prodigy Lil Spacely.