Hip-hop has been a movement not only based on music, but also on social justice. Explore the emerging paradigm of eco hip-hop: a growing sub-culture of artists speaking out on environmental issues. Featuring spoken word performers Climbing Poetree and hip hop artists DJ Cavem, Lyla June and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez.

Explore more about Art for Social Change here.

This video is part of a series called “Seeding the Field: 30 Years of Transformative Solutions,” which celebrates some of the best moments of the Bioneers Conference through the last 30 years.

Directed by: Maximilian DeArmon
Edited by: Johwell St-Cilien
Sound Mix: Stephanie Welch
Consulting Producer: Kenny Ausubel for Bioneers
Produced by: Maximilian DeArmon and Theo Badashi for Cosmogenesis Media Group

Additional Footage:
“Rubble Kings” – Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxYGhrwsle0