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As Occupy Wall Street demonstrations around the country trudge on, grassroots organizers and protestors might start looking for more inspiration to keep them steadfast. Here's a list of musicians who'd be perfect on any political revolutionary's playlist to keep them motivated in the struggle!  (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Common - Chi-town rapper Common has a host of causes that he champions- animal rights as a pescetarian and spokesperson for PETA, AIDS awareness as a partner with the "Knowing Is Beautiful" movement and all-around youth empowerment as the founder of Common Ground Foundation, a non-profit that dedicates leadership and creative expression programs for young leaders to be. As active as he is, the socially conscious rapper is more popularly known for his positive, uplifting music. (Photo: Ray Mickshaw/PictureGroup/FOX)

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Kanye West - Known for his big mouth and spontaneity (just ask Taylor Swift or President Bush), West is the perfect person to give any social movement or community uprising a little kick. (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Marvin Gaye - Long before social commentary became commonplace in rap music, Marvin touched on social and political issues on his 1971 single, "What's Going On?"(Photo: Press/MCT /Landov)

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Mos Def - An activist on and off the mic, the Mighty Mos stands for something. He was arrested for an impromptu performance at the 2006 VMAs for his rendition of "Katrina Clap," a critique of the Bush Administration's slow response to Hurricane Katrina. He's also been vocal about injustices like the NYPD shooting Sean Bell and walked in support of the Jena 6, among many other things. (Photo: Amanda Edwards/PictureGroup)

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Nas - Nas has always been a politically polarizing figure for his salient, although haphazard political statements. Case in point, after years of championing black consciousness Nas and then wife Kelis walked the red carpet at the 2008 Grammy Awards with the word "Nigger," the proposed title of his upcoming album, adorning their outfits. It's ok though, this brand of duality and conviction is necessary to keep folks on their toes. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Public Enemy - Arguably rap's most revolutionnary group ever, PE fought the power with virtually every song in their catalog. (Photo: Robin Holland)

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Stevie Wonder - Stevie Wonder’s inspiring jams like, “Living in the City,” “Village Ghetto Land,” and “Heaven Help Us All,” painted vivid pictures of the struggle. The dose of harsh reality is certain to get demonstrators chanting for change. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Talib Kweli - With two parents and a little brother in working in academia, it's evident why Kweli has the inclination to teach every time he gets behind the mike. The Brooklyn rapper's music is reminiscent of the Golden Era of hip-hop- highly lyrical, insightful and politically charged. (Photo: Terrence Jennings/PictureGroup)

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Bob Marley - Grammy Award-winning Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley wrote politically charged songs that made him renown as the first third world pop star. As the primary musical voice of dissension in his hometown of Jamaica, Marley's music will remain on protestor's playlists. (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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KRS-One - KRS-One, also known as the Teacha, has never been one to remain quiet when it comes to political injustice, even if that means speaking against our nation. Songs like his "Bin Laden" which blames conservatives, Reganomics, and former President George W. Bush for the September 11 attacks and 1989's "Self Destruction" which all the proceeds from went to the National Urban League, are prime examples of this. (Photo: Janette Beckman)

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Lupe Fiasco - Chi-town rep Fiasco is always looking for another cause to support or battle to fight, even if his anti-establishment views sometimes contradict his participation in political realms. Either way, his highly insightful lyricism is just what revolutionaries need to recharge their batteries. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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2Pac - Tupac's political messages were always, as he says, rapped from the bottom of his heart. The songs were made to stir up thought but also to stir up passion and emotion. (Photo: Death Row Records)