Channel of Rage

"Let's continue living, our lives are in front of us. It's not too late because tomorrow is a new day. If we lose our hope our dream will perish. So reach out a hand in love." Subliminal and The Shadow (Kobi Shimoni and Yoav Eliasi)
I was interested in actually hearing one of the songs that we had to read about in the articles about the movie,  Channel of Rage. The part that I have highlighted is the chorus of the song, not rapped, but sang. As the show continues, you can see the adoration and the meaning that comes from both the rappers and the audience. While, these words seem so simple, it's easy to find a solution to this awful problem. They can continue living every day, without violence, but living a life just as everyone is trying to do. While so many people say this problem is so deep- rooted and it's too late to change anything, they are giving hope saying that there is always time to make a change. Without this forward looking attitude, they will all continue to suffer through this awful life, so now is the time to open your hearts and show love. Love for your heritage, but love for all with a hand reaching out.

At the height of the second intifada, a Zionist spreading the word of no-violence through what most people would consider a violent industry is huge. While most people contribute hip hop to drugs and violence, here he is able to try and change that, and make the conflict more peaceful through means of such a powerful media outlet. Music has the power to make many changes by introducing ideas to youth, who are the future of the conflict. I know that he is mainly aiming at peace among all in Israel, and especially his Jewish counterparts. But regardless, the message stretches farther.

If you then watch the Palestinian rap group, DAM- Born Here. He speaks of the oppression he feels from the Israelis as the Palestinians. He fights for his equal right to the land that is kept from them, while he expresses anger, it seems he just is also fighting for what he believes. He isn't saying Israelis have to leave too, but he wants to be a part of what is his home.  "The separation wall mutes her hope".