Hundreds of people have downloaded "Freedom of Speech," the new hip hop single by Buddha Mind, released on Groove Embassy Records (
www.grooveembassy.com). The single, inspired by the case of Mumia Abu-Jamal, is out on CD for US$5 and in MP3 format for free. All proceeds from sales of the CD single will go to Mumia's defense fund.
(ROCHESTER, NY, USA) -- Nearly 400 people have downloaded "Freedom of Speech" in the past two months, helping Groove Embassy Records and hip hop group Buddha Mind spread the word about the fight for justice for jailed journalist and activist Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Groove Embassy Records offers links to information about Jamal at its Web site,
www.grooveembassy.com. From the site, you can also take action to support jailed activist and Mumia supporter C. Clark Kissinger.
The "Freedom of Speech" CD single features the haunting original mix, with Spee*D Gnot on the mic and music by J.Q.Public. It also includes the synthcore remix by Chicago mixmaster Clark Tetris.
** No one associated with Groove Embassy Records or Buddha Mind will receive a penny from the song. All profits -- if that day comes -- will go directly to Mumia's defense fund. **
You can download MP3s of both versions of "Freedom of Speech" at
www.grooveembassy.com. You can also purchase the CD from Groove Embassy Records. Check out
www.grooveembassy.com/order.html, call 1-888-GER-1976, or send an e-mail message to
info (at) grooveembassy.com. The CD is $5 (includes shipping). Once again let us emphasize that all proceeds go to Mumia's defense fund.